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View usage for: (ʌnəkseptəbəl) adjectiveIf you describe something as unacceptable, you strongly disapprove of it or object to it and feel that it should not be allowed to continue. It is totally unacceptable for children to swear. [+ for] Joanna left her job because of her colleague's unacceptable behaviour. Synonyms: intolerable, unsatisfactory, unreasonable, off [British, informal] More Synonyms of unacceptable unacceptably (ʌnəkseptəbli) adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB after verb] The reform program has brought unacceptably high unemployment and falling wages. unacceptable in British English (ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbəl) adjective1. not satisfactory; inadequate the standard was wholly unacceptable 2. intolerable hitting children is unacceptable Examples of 'unacceptable' in a sentenceunacceptable My view was her behaviour was unacceptable.How can this unacceptable behaviour be policed?The verbal abuse which has been hurled about in public and on social media is quite appalling and totally unacceptable.It will mean cuts to local services that the public will find unacceptable and risk the quality of clinical care.My behaviour that night was totally unacceptable but it wasn't a crime.Once you have clarified what actions or attitudes you find unacceptable, your partner has a choice.It's the special relationship that also enables us to say when we do find things unacceptable.This comment was totally unacceptable.This does not excuse the behaviour that we saw, which has rightfully been condemned by all parties and is completely unacceptable.Schools had to make clear that such behaviour was unacceptable and that the police would be called in if an incident was serious, they said.To say how prisoners spend their time on leave is up to individuals is totally unacceptable.We are passing from one unacceptable standard of behaviour to a new standard.What does each person think is unacceptable behaviour?Their behaviour was completely unacceptable and does not represent our club or our values.To be confronted by hundreds of people and attacked in this way is wholly unacceptable.Do you find it unacceptable if others are not perfect?Ministers are taking unacceptable risks with standards of patient care.My mother said that this behaviour was unacceptable.But it is wholly unacceptable though that it could take three years to fix.Anything that might skew that balance ought to be wholly unacceptable.At the same time both the vet and my father were telling me this dog was totally unacceptable.But the singer denied he was trying to blame it on his youth and agreed his actions were totally unacceptable.This is completely and utterly unacceptable.It must not entail unacceptable standards.To refuse to accept unacceptable behaviour.Their behaviour has been completely unacceptable.But the situation remains completely unacceptable.They face discipline that civilian astronauts in the West would find unacceptable.Some may find these methods unacceptable, and perhaps they are right.We expect the Albanian side to condemn this kind of unacceptable behaviour.This would not be an intolerable and unacceptable burden for students who currently are paying fees slightly in excess of 3,000 a year upfront.The report said: 'It is unacceptable.He said: 'It is unacceptable for any costumes to be sold that do not comply with safety standards. In other languagesunacceptable British English: unacceptable / ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbl/ ADJECTIVE If you describe something as unacceptable, you strongly disapprove of it or object to it and feel that it should not be allowed to happen or continue. It is totally unacceptable for children to swear. - American English: unacceptable
- Arabic: غَيْرُ مَقْبُول
- Brazilian Portuguese: inaceitável
- Chinese: 不可接受的
- Croatian: neprihvatljiv
- Czech: nepřijatelný
- Danish: uacceptabel
- Dutch: onacceptabel
- European Spanish: inaceptable
- Finnish: ei hyväksyttävä
- French: inacceptable
- German: unannehmbar
- Greek: απαράδεκτος
- Italian: inaccettabile
- Japanese: 容認できない
- Korean: 받아들일 수 없는
- Norwegian: uakseptabel
- Polish: nie do przyjęcia
- European Portuguese: inaceitável
- Romanian: inacceptabil
- Russian: неприемлемый
- Latin American Spanish: inaceptable
- Swedish: oacceptabel
- Thai: ซึ่งไม่สามารถยอมรับได้
- Turkish: kabul edilemez
- Ukrainian: неприйнятний
- Vietnamese: không thể chấp nhận được
Chinese translation of 'unacceptable'unacceptable (ʌnəkˈsɛptəbl) adj -
不能接受的 (bùnéng jiēshòu de) it is unacceptable for ministers to tell lies 部长(長)撒谎(謊)是不能接受的 (bùzhǎng sāhuǎng shì bùnéng jiēshòu de)
Definition too bad to be accepted His rude behaviour was unacceptable. Synonyms intolerable unreasonable bad poor not on (informal) disgraceful improper deplorable displeasing a bit much (informal) insufferable a bit off (British, informal) insupportable impermissible a bit thick (British, informal) Opposites acceptable , desirable , agreeable , pleasing , welcome , pleasant , delightful Additional synonymsDefinition outside the limits of social convention His behaviour was beyond the pale. Synonyms unacceptable, not done, forbidden, irregular, indecent, unsuitable, improper, barbaric, unspeakable, out of line, unseemly, inadmissibleDefinition (of an incident or situation) unpleasant a disagreeable odour Synonyms nasty, offensive, disgusting, unpleasant, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, repugnant, uninviting, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition unpleasant or offensive an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience Synonyms unpleasant, offensive, obscene, undesirable, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, nauseous, uninvitingAdditional synonymsDefinition not allowable or acceptable Evidence presented by the prosecution was judged inadmissible. Synonyms unacceptable, irrelevant, inappropriate, unreasonable, improper, unqualified, immaterial, unallowable Definition not suitable or proper That remark was inappropriate for such a serious issue. Synonyms improper, unsuitable, out of place, unacceptable, tasteless, unwarranted, incongruous, unseemly, untimely, unsuited, unbecoming, ill-timed, uncalled-for, inapplicable, unbefitting, inapt, malapropos, disproportionateDefinition offensive or unacceptable an objectionable, stuck-up young woman Synonyms offensive, annoying, irritating, unacceptable, unpleasant, rude, intolerable, undesirable, distasteful, obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, disagreeable, repugnant, abhorrent, beyond the pale, insufferable, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, exceptionable, dislikable or dislikeable Definition extremely unpleasant The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave. Synonyms loathsome, offensive, nasty, foul, disgusting, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, hateful, repugnant, reprehensible, abhorrent, abominable, insufferable, execrable, detestable, hateable, dislikable or dislikeable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition not up to the usual standard Playing your music that loud – it's a bit off, isn't it? Synonyms unacceptable, poor, unsatisfactory, disappointing, inadequate, second-rate, shoddy, displeasing, below par, mortifying, substandard, disheartening Definition unpleasant or disgusting to the senses the offensive smell of manure Synonyms disgusting, gross, nasty, foul, unpleasant, revolting, stinking, sickening, vile, repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, grotty (slang), detestable, noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition not following the rules or customary procedure Don't you think that remark was a bit out of order? Synonyms improper, wrong, unsuitable, not done, not on (informal), unfitting, vulgar, out of place, unseemly, untoward, unbecoming, impolite, off-colour, out of turn, uncalled-for, not cricket (informal), indelicate, indecorousDefinition very bad, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory I have the most terrible nightmares. Synonyms bad, awful, dreadful, beastly (informal), dire, abysmal, abhorrent, poor, offensive, foul, unpleasant, revolting, rotten (informal), obscene, hideous, vile, from hell (informal), obnoxious, repulsive, frightful, odious, hateful, loathsome, shitty (taboo, slang), godawful (slang) Definition not desirable or pleasant A large group of undesirable strangers crashed her party. Synonyms unwanted, unwelcome, disagreeable, objectionable, offensive, disliked, unacceptable, dreaded, unpopular, unsuitable, out of place, unattractive, distasteful, unsavoury, obnoxious, repugnant, unpleasing, unwished-for, for the birds (informal), strictly for the birds (informal), (to be) avoided Definition not pleasant or agreeable They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. Synonyms nasty, bad, horrid (informal), distressing, annoying, irritating, miserable, troublesome, distasteful, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, abhorrent, irksome, unlovely, execrable, eye-watering Additional synonymsDefinition not good enough The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. Synonyms not good enough, inadequate, unacceptable, poor, disappointing, weak, pathetic, insufficient, unsuitable, mediocre, deficient, unworthy, displeasing, not up to scratch (informal), no great shakes (informal), not much cop (British, slang), not up to par Definition not according to expected standards of behaviour It would be unseemly for judges to receive pay increases. Synonyms improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, out of place, undignified, disreputable, unbecoming, unrefined, out of keeping, discreditable, indelicate, in poor taste, indecorous, unbefitting Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inappositeDefinition unpleasant and unwanted This report will come as unwelcome news to the government. Synonyms disagreeable, unpleasant, undesirable, distasteful, displeasing, thankless |