unacceptable
Britishadjective
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not satisfactory; inadequate
the standard was wholly unacceptable
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intolerable
hitting children is unacceptable
Example Sentences
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The mayor, Benoit Payan, said that signing Greenwood was "unacceptable" and he did not want the club "to be covered in shame".
From BBC
A finely worded statement from Berlin’s finance ministry declared a “hostile” takeover “unacceptable,” while admitting that the relevant regulatory levers lay with the ECB.
From Barron's
Velasco referred to the deaths as “absolutely painful, heartbreaking, and of course, also absolutely unacceptable to the Mexican government.”
From Los Angeles Times
The Everton Fan Advisory Board says it is "placing unacceptable strain on supporters" and that "loyalty and trust is being endlessly stretched".
From BBC
Murray also said Dean's suspension centred on an undisclosed social media account during vetting, and referred to comments therein as "unacceptable".
From BBC
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