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It's inappropriate and vulgar and absolutely unacceptable to use your private life to sell anything commercially.
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Meaning of "unacceptable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNACCEPTABLE

unacceptable  [ˌʌnəkˈsɛptəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNACCEPTABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unacceptable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNACCEPTABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

unacceptable

Morality

Morality is the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are "good" and those that are "bad". Morality can be a body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religion, culture, etc., or it can derive from a standard that a person believes should be universal. Morality may also be specifically synonymous with "goodness" or "rightness." Immorality is the active opposition to morality, while amorality is variously defined as an unawareness of, indifference toward, or disbelief in any set of moral standards or principles. Moral philosophy includes moral ontology, or the origin of morals, as well as moral epistemology, or what we know about morals. Different systems of expressing morality have been proposed, including deontological ethical systems which adhere to a set of established rules, and normative ethical systems which consider the merits of actions themselves. An example of normative ethical philosophy is the Golden Rule which states that, "One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself."...

Definition of unacceptable in the English dictionary

The definition of unacceptable in the dictionary is not satisfactory; inadequate. Other definition of unacceptable is intolerable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNACCEPTABLE


acceptable
əkˈsɛptəbəl
adaptable
əˈdæptəbəl
adoptable
əˈdɒptəbəl
attemptable
əˈtemptəbəl
contemptible
kənˈtɛmptəbəl
corruptible
kəˈrʌptəbəl
deceptible
dɪˈsɛptəbəl
imprescriptible
ˌɪmprɪˈskrɪptəbəl
inadaptable
ˌɪnəˈdæptəbəl
incorruptible
ˌɪnkəˈrʌptəbəl
insusceptible
ˌɪnsəˈsɛptəbəl
interruptible
ˌɪntəˈrʌptəbəl
perceptible
pəˈsɛptəbəl
prescriptible
prɪˈskrɪptəbəl
receptible
rɪˈsɛptəbəl
redemptible
rɪˈdɛmptəbəl
susceptible
səˈsɛptəbəl
temptable
ˈtemptəbəl
unadaptable
ˌʌnəˈdæptəbəl
unadoptable
ˌʌnəˈdɒptəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNACCEPTABLE

unaccented
unaccentuated
unacceptability
unacceptably
unacceptance
unaccepted
unacclimated
unacclimatised
unacclimatized
unaccommodated
unaccommodating
unaccompanied
unaccomplished
unaccountability
unaccountable
unaccountableness
unaccountably
unaccounted
unaccredited
unaccrued

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNACCEPTABLE

able
accountable
adjustable
charitable
comfortable
inevitable
notable
on the table
palatable
portable
printable
profitable
reputable
stable
suitable
table
timetable
uncomfortable
unforgettable
unstable
vegetable

Synonyms and antonyms of unacceptable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNACCEPTABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unacceptable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unacceptable

Translation of «unacceptable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNACCEPTABLE

Find out the translation of unacceptable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unacceptable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unacceptable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不可接受的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inaceptable
570 millions of speakers

English

unacceptable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अस्वीकार्य
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

غَيْرُ مَقْبُول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неприемлемый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inaceitável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অগ্রহণীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inacceptable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak boleh diterima
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unannehmbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

容認できない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

받아들일 수 없는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora bisa ditampa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không thể chấp nhận được
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏற்றுக்கொள்ள முடியாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

न स्वीकारलेले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kabul edilemez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inaccettabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nie do przyjęcia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неприйнятний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inacceptabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απαράδεκτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onaanvaarbaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oacceptabel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uakseptabel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unacceptable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNACCEPTABLE»

The term «unacceptable» is very widely used and occupies the 17.771 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNACCEPTABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unacceptable

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNACCEPTABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unacceptable.
1
Christiane Amanpour
I have always thought it morally unacceptable to kill stories, not to run stories, that people have risked their lives to get.
2
Lauren Bacall
It's inappropriate and vulgar and absolutely unacceptable to use your private life to sell anything commercially.
3
Lauren Bacall
When you talk about a great actor, you're not talking about Tom Cruise. His whole behavior is so shocking. It's inappropriate and vulgar and absolutely unacceptable to use your private life to sell anything commercially, but I think it's kind of a sickness.
4
Stephen Baldwin
Scripture is the thing I like to share with people more than anything. My prayer reality is quite kooky. I have this very unique dialogue with the Lord. I utilize my own sort of street vocabulary - nothing slang that would be unacceptable.
5
Mikhail Baryshnikov
My life has been immensely enriched by gay mentors, colleagues and friends, and any discrimination and persecution of gay people is unacceptable.
6
Michael Bennet
When I was superintendent of Denver Public Schools, I saw the potential of some of our best and brightest students cut short, punished for the actions of others - kids who had grown up and done well in our school system, and kids who know no other home but America. This is unacceptable.
7
Paul Berg
Today, it is research with human embryonic stem cells and attempts to prepare cloned stem cells for research and medical therapies that are being disavowed as being ethically unacceptable.
8
Sherrod Brown
It is unacceptable that someone can work full time - and work hard - and not be able to lift themselves out of poverty.
9
William Lacy Clay, Jr.
A militarized police force facing down innocent protesters with sniper rifles and machine guns is totally unacceptable in America.
10
Daisy Donovan
If I were to say you are crazy, what part of that would you find unacceptable?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNACCEPTABLE»

Discover the use of unacceptable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unacceptable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
'Unacceptable': The Federal Government's Response to ...
In 'Unacceptable, ' award-winning journalist Walter M. Brasch explores not only the facts of the disaster, but WHY the federal response was inefficient.
Walter M. Brasch, 2005
2
Unacceptable Harm: A History of how the Treaty to Ban ...
This story explains how the treaty was achieved through the “Oslo process”, a partnership of governments, international organizations and civil society.
John Borrie, 2009
3
The Unacceptable
Confronting the issue of the unacceptable as a social category, this international collection of essays provides distinctive perspectives on the theme of what is deemed socially acceptable.
John Potts, John Scannell, 2012
4
Illegals: The Unacceptable Cost of America's Failure to ...
Darrell Ankarlo shares what he learned about the plight of illegal immigrants trying to cross the Mexico-American border while journeying through the deserts and towns of Mexico, talking to immigrants, border guards, and people who escort ...
Darrell Ankarlo, 2010
5
Unacceptable Risk
She may learn to live for love...if vengeance doesn’t kill her first.
Jeanette Grey, 2011
6
Selling Sin: The Marketing of Socially Unacceptable Products
Explores the unique challenges of marketing, selling, and advertising products and services to which there is significant resistance for social or political reasons: tobacco, alcohol, gambling, firearms, and pornography.
D. Kirk Davidson, 2003
7
An Unacceptable Death
One thing about Miranda Mancini that has never changed is the name everyone knows her by---Munch.
Barbara Seranella, 2013
8
Selling Sin: The Marketing of Socially Unacceptable Products
Offering a unique cross-industry comparison of marketing tactics, strategies, and hurdles to be overcome to counter the lack of legitimacy for these products in the marketplace, his book will be fascinating reading for marketing, ...
KIRK KIRK DAVIDSON, 1996
9
Changing Unacceptable Performance
This new edition of this workbook provides a reliable framework of critical steps to help managers deal with unacceptable performance quickly and effectively.
Russell Tobin, 1999
10
Unacceptable Destiny
Until, he was forbidden to be with Elizabeth. His Norwegian Society would never accept anyone outside of it and definitely not an American. This is a fast-paced love story filled with desire, deceit, and destiny .
Tara Engle, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNACCEPTABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unacceptable is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Police condemn 'completely unacceptable' drivers who taunted …
A senior detective said it was "completely unacceptable" that commuters stuck in traffic made offensive remarks as officers tried to help the woman to safety. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Liverpool's Martin Skrtel RULES OUT Man Utd move (despite …
The 30-year-old told Slovakian outlet Aktualne last week: "It's unacceptable for me. I think that such contracts are offered to players who are much older than me ... «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
3
Martin Skrtel says Liverpool contract offer is 'unacceptable'
Martin Skrtel has cast doubt on his Liverpool future by branding their contract offer “unacceptable” and claiming it is the kind of deal given to older players with ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
4
India terms OIC resolution on Kashmir ''completely unacceptable''
New Delhi: India on Friday rejected an OIC resolution commenting on Jammu and Kashmir as "completely unacceptable" and asked the association of 56 ... «Zee News, May 15»
5
Child poverty at 'unacceptable' levels, states ombudsman report
The Government is tolerating “unacceptable” levels of child poverty, standing over discrimination in schools and failing to protect children from violence, ... «Irish Times, May 15»
6
Staffers call streaming problems at Tennessee Legislature …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Legislative staffers are calling video streaming problems on the Tennessee General Assembly's website unacceptable. «WSMV Nashville, Apr 15»
7
US finds Israel fourth most 'unacceptable' country
Foreign Policy article examines number of times state department referred to 'unacceptable' behavior this year; Israel ranked between North Korea and Pakistan ... «Ynetnews, Dec 14»
8
President's rule in Assam unacceptable, Congress says
... in Assam, people can now be safely out till 2am in the morning. Under such circumstances the demand for President's rule is unacceptable," Dutta asserted. «Times of India, Dec 14»
9
Care home life unacceptable, says older people's watchdog
Many older people living in care homes have an "unacceptable quality of life" and quickly become institutionalised, says a watchdog. A review of homes in ... «BBC News, Nov 14»
10
Canadians call checked luggage fees 'unacceptable:' Poll
The majority of Canadians think domestic airline fees for checked luggage are 'unacceptable,' according to a new survey. In the poll from Angus Reid Institute, ... «Toronto Sun, Oct 14»

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