unacceptable
adjective
un·ac·cept·able
ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
Examples of unacceptable in a Sentence
a word that is unacceptable in formal English
Some of her ideas were unacceptable to other people.
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That’s unacceptable — regardless of whether the state leans Democrat or Republican.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In doing so, the agencies can incidentally sweep up communications involving Americans who interact with foreign targets, an element of the program many lawmakers find unacceptable.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
While disagreeing on the extent of anti-MAPA discrimination, many said any level of bias was unacceptable.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In doing so, the agencies can incidentally sweep up communications involving Americans who interact with foreign targets, an element of the program many lawmakers find unacceptable.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
While disagreeing on the extent of anti-MAPA discrimination, many said any level of bias was unacceptable.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Those parties clinging to the outdated and socially unacceptable business model that relies on selling puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers are no longer welcome in nine states and over 520 localities and some are looking for a new home.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unacceptable
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“Unacceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unacceptable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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unacceptable
adjective
un·ac·cept·able
ˌən-ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl
-ak-
: not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome
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