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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But the recent surge has prompted criticism from influential rabbis, settler leaders and even military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, who described the attacks as "morally and ethically unacceptable".
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The mayor, Benoit Payan, said that signing Greenwood was "unacceptable" and he did not want the club "to be covered in shame".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
"This form of AI use is harmful and unacceptable," the Vitiligo Society told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“This is unacceptable blackmail,” said Christophe Grudler, a centrist member of the European Parliament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
I resolved that if he acted in that finger-wagging fashion with me I would have to inform him that I found such behavior unacceptable, and I would then stand up and adjourn the meeting.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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