unexceptionable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unexceptionableness noun
- unexceptionably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unexceptionable
First recorded in 1655–65; un- 1 + exceptionable
Example Sentences
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“And I am quite serious too, I assure you,” replied Mrs. Elton gaily, “in resolving to be always on the watch, and employing my friends to watch also, that nothing really unexceptionable may pass us.”
From Literature
“While we find no reliable data to measure the phenomenon, it seems unexceptionable to conclude some women come to regret their choice,” he said in his opinion.
From Scientific American
Sir John said while it was an "unexceptionable" statement it had a huge impact and was a useful thing to do.
From BBC
Mr. Abraham’s “Dearest Home,” by contrast, is an unexceptionable study in liberal-orthodox behavior by people we might well know in New York.
From New York Times
Owen would never again do important research, but the latter half of his career was devoted to one unexceptionable pursuit for which we can all be grateful.
From Literature
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