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unacceptable

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪkˈsɛptəbl]

Word

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) this describes something that is not okay or can’t be allowed. If someone does something that breaks the rules, it becomes unacceptable.

Example

Hitting others at school is unacceptable behavior.

Example

It is unacceptable to chew gum during the test.

Example

What kind of behavior do you think is unacceptable in class?

Context: “quality”

(adjective) this refers to something that is poor or below what is considered good enough. If something is of bad quality, it is unacceptable.

Example

The quality of the paper was acceptable for the project.

Example

The food at the restaurant was unacceptable; it was cold and tasteless.

Example

Is this level of service acceptable or unacceptable?

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