B2adjectivesocietywork
US/ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/
UK/ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/
too bad to be allowed or approved
In context
Rude behavior toward customers is completely unacceptable in this restaurant.
The quality of the work was unacceptable, so the client asked for a refund.
It is unacceptable for a teacher to treat students unfairly.
Words that go with unacceptable
adverb + adjective
- completely unacceptableCheating in exams is completely unacceptable.
- totally unacceptableTheir offer was totally unacceptable to the union.
adjective + noun
- unacceptable behaviorThe school does not tolerate unacceptable behavior.
- unacceptable levelPollution has reached an unacceptable level.
- unacceptable riskThe plan carries an unacceptable risk for workers.
adjective + preposition
- unacceptable toThe terms were unacceptable to both sides.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is not acceptable thing.Correct: This is unacceptable.