English word

Unacceptable

Definitions

adjective

  1. not acceptable : not pleasing or welcome

Synonyms for unacceptable

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Synonyms by context

Not up to the required standard or quality

adjective

Objectionable to one's standards or senses

adjective

Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed

adjective

  • offensive
  • derogatory
  • insulting
  • abusive
  • disparaging
  • rude
  • scurrilous
  • slighting
  • contemptuous
  • hurtful

Antonyms for unacceptable

Opposite of not up to the required standard or quality

Opposite of very poor or bad in standard or quality

Opposite of generally unpleasant or reprehensible

Phrases

  • a dime a dozen
  • all right
  • a load of pants
  • back seat
  • badly built
  • bad news
  • bad quality
  • below average
  • below someone
  • below standard
  • beneath someone
  • cheap and nasty
  • down at heel
  • down scale
  • el cheapo
  • fairly good
  • falling short
  • for the birds
  • found wanting
  • from hunger