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unacceptable
adjective(un-ac-cep-ta-ble)
not conforming to standard usage
Synonyms: unaccepted,
Examples:
The following use of `access' was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists; `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'.
unacceptable
adjective(un-ac-cep-ta-ble)
(used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable
Synonyms: impossible,
unacceptable
adjective(un-ac-cep-ta-ble)
not acceptable; not welcome
Antonyms: acceptable,
Examples:
A word unacceptable in polite society.
An unacceptable violation of personal freedom.
unacceptable
adjective(un-ac-cep-ta-ble)
not adequate to give satisfaction
Examples:
The coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable.

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