Meaning and usage of the word unacceptable in English

Meaning of vocabulary unacceptable

unacceptableadjective

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/ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbl/

Meaning of vocabulary <b>unacceptable</b></b>

Origin of the word unacceptable

"Unacceptable" is a compound word, formed by combining the prefix "un-" meaning "not" with the adjective "acceptable." "Acceptable" itself comes from the Latin word "acceptabilis," which is derived from the verb "accipere," meaning "to take, receive, or accept." Therefore, "unacceptable" literally translates to "not able to be taken or received" or "not satisfactory."

Vocabulary summary unacceptable

typeadjective

meaningunacceptable

exampleunacceptable conditions: unacceptable conditions

meaningunbearable, unpleasant

Example of vocabulary unacceptablenamespace

  • The company's proposed wage cut is unacceptable and will be strongly opposed by the union.
  • I find it unacceptable that the airline lost my luggage and provided no compensation.
  • The student's plagiarized essay is completely unacceptable and will result in a failing grade.
  • The long wait times at the doctor's office are becoming increasingly unacceptable, and I demand better service.
  • The landlord's refusal to address the ongoing mold problem in the apartment is completely unacceptable and dangerous to our health.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary unacceptable

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