Added 9 October 2026
unacceptable
/ˌʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about unacceptable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Not adequate to give satisfaction.
the coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable
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Not acceptable; not welcome.
a word unacceptable in polite society
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(used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable.
impossible behavior
Origin
From Middle English unacceptabylle, equivalent to un- + acceptable.
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