Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Not acceptable; unsatisfactory.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Not acceptable; not pleasing; not welcome; not such as will be received with pleasure; displeasing.
Wiktionary
- adj. unsatisfactory; not acceptable
- adj. linguistics not conforming to accepted usage
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Not acceptable; not pleasing; not welcome; unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; offensive.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. not conforming to standard usage
- adj. not adequate to give satisfaction
- adj. used of persons or their behavior
- adj. not acceptable; not welcome
Etymologies
- un- + acceptable (Wiktionary)
Examples
“They were among 10 schools in the 68-team National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament that Mr. Duncan said ought to be disqualified for what he called unacceptable academic performances.”
The Wall Street Journal: Education Secretary Calls Foul on Teams' Academics
“Clegg slammed French central bankers and politicians on Friday for what he called their "unacceptable" remarks about the fragile state of the British economy.”
The Guardian: City financiers plot to block reform of commodity markets
“French President Nicolas Sarkozy condemned what he called the "unacceptable use of force" in Libya.”
Voice of America: 'Outraged' UN Chief Tells Libya's Gadhafi to Stop Violence
“U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday Washington joins the international community in "strongly condemning" what she called "unacceptable bloodshed" in Libya.”
Voice of America: 'Outraged' UN Chief Tells Libya's Gadhafi to Stop Violence
“Obama told CBS News the Syrian government has perpetrated what he called an "unacceptable degree of brutality" on peaceful demonstrators protesting Assad's authoritarian rule.”
Voice of America: Syrian Forces Target Protesters Despite Mounting International Criticism
“He told CBS News the Syrian government has perpetrated what he called an "unacceptable degree of brutality" on peaceful demonstrators protesting Assad's authoritarian rule.”
Voice of America: Arab League Chief Slams 'Foreign Interference' Following Talks in Syria
“Festival organizers said Thursday they were disturbed by von Trier's statements, which they described as unacceptable and intolerable.”
Voice of America: Danish Filmmaker Expelled for Hitler Remark
“U.S. President Barack Obama says the U.S. and its NATO allies are considering a "wide range of potential options" including military options to stop what he called the "unacceptable" violence being carried out by the Libyan government and its supporters against anti-Gadhafi rebels.”
Voice of America: Obama Warns Violence by Libya Government 'Unacceptable'
“French President Nicolas Sarkozy condemned Monday what he called the "unacceptable use of force" in Libya and called for an "immediate end" to the violence.”
“French President Nicolas Sarkozy condemned what he called the "unacceptable use of force" in Libya and called for an "immediate end" to the violence.”
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TT1 Lesson 12
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Oxford 3000
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The keywords of the Oxford 3000 have been carefully selected by a group of language experts and ex...a, an, abandon, abandoned, ability, able, unable, about, above, abroad, absence, absent, absolute and 65 more...
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