Unacceptable Definition & Meaning
unacceptable
- adjective
- not adequate to give satisfaction; "the coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable"
- not acceptable; not welcome; "a word unacceptable in polite society"; "an unacceptable violation of personal freedom"
- used of persons or their behavior; "impossible behavior"; "insufferable insolence"
- not conforming to standard usage; "the following use of `access' was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists; `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'"
"Unacceptable" in song lyrics
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"But be Xicano and its highly unacceptable"
Aztlan Underground — Decolonize -
"Some cats used to sleep all day, that's unacceptable"
Binary Star — I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings -
"Almost is unacceptable"
(Future f/) Big Rube — The Future Is Now
Words that rhyme with unacceptable
Usage tips for "unacceptable"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unacceptable" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unacceptable to find words that pair well.
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- What does unacceptable mean?
- not adequate to give satisfaction; "the coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable" not acceptable; not welcome; "a word unacceptable in polite society"; "an unacceptable violation of personal freedom" used of persons or their behavior; "impossible behavior"; "insufferable insolence" not conforming to standard usage; "the following use of `access' was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists; `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'"
- What part of speech is unacceptable?
- Unacceptable is an adjective.
- How many definitions does unacceptable have?
- Unacceptable has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).