unacceptable

• Describe algo que no es satisfactorio o admisible; que no cumple con los estándares requeridos.

Describes something that is not satisfactory or allowable; not meeting the required standards.

1. Not satisfactoryB1formal

   Not adequate to meet a required standard or to give satisfaction.

   inaceptable

   • The quality of the work was unacceptable.
   • His explanation was deemed unacceptable by the committee.
   • The level of service provided was completely unacceptable.

   Sinónimosdeficientinadequateinferiorpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryunsuitable

   Antónimosacceptableadequatepassablesatisfactorysufficienttolerable

2. B1formal

   Not acceptable or not welcome in a given situation.

   inaceptable

   • Such behavior is unacceptable in a professional environment.
   • The proposal was unacceptable to the majority of the board.
   • Any form of discrimination is unacceptable.

   Sinónimosinadmissibleobjectionableundesirableunwantedunwelcome

   Antónimosacceptablewelcome

3. Improper behaviorB2formal

   Used to describe the behavior of a person that is not considered proper or appropriate.

   Comportamiento inaceptable

   • His rude comments were unacceptable.
   • The student's conduct was unacceptable and led to a suspension.
   • Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated.

   Sinónimosdisgracefulimpermissibleinappropriateindecorousintolerableobjectionableunfittingunseemly

   Antónimosacceptableappropriatefittingpropersuitable

4. Nonstandard usageC1formal

   Not conforming to standard usage or accepted norms.

   uso no normativo

   • The grammar in that sentence is unacceptable.
   • Using slang in a formal essay is unacceptable.
   • The spelling errors made the document unacceptable.

   Sinónimosimproperincorrectnonstandardsubstandardungrammatical