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unacceptable Synonyms

Another word for unacceptable

Choosing another word for unacceptable that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not satisfactory, allowable, or pleasing; too bad to be tolerated or approved.

Usage Example

"The committee decided that the proposed cuts to the education budget were completely intolerable."

Strongest
intolerable
unsatisfactory
Strong
inadmissible
impermissible
unallowable
objectionable
inadequate
unsuitable
out of the question
deplorable

Opposites of unacceptable

The opposite of unacceptable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

acceptable
satisfactory
tolerable
permissible
admissible
allowable
adequate
suitable
See all opposites of unacceptable

• Nearby Words

unabsorbent
unaccented
unacceptability
unacceptable
unacceptably
unaccepted
unacclimated

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unacceptable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unacceptable
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