unacceptable
Britishadjective
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not satisfactory; inadequate
the standard was wholly unacceptable
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intolerable
hitting children is unacceptable
Example Sentences
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Even so, "governance of powerful technologies typically begins with shared language: what risks matter, what thresholds are unacceptable", said Niki Iliadis, director of global AI governance at The Future Society.
From Barron's
What I will say, you can see any form of racism in society, not just football, is unacceptable.
From BBC
Yvette Cooper called obstructions "from both warring parties... shameful and unacceptable".
From BBC
"Racism is a crime. It is unacceptable. It cannot exist in football or anywhere else," a statement from the Brazilian Football Confederation read.
From BBC
A statement provided to the panel from Taylor-Erwin in advance said: "I admit to the allegations and understand that my conduct was unacceptable and will amount to serious misconduct."
From BBC
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