Unacceptable

usgb/ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl/
adjective

Not satisfactory and not able to be accepted.

This type of behavior is completely unacceptable.
Visual representation of "unacceptable" - Not satisfactory and not able to be accepted

Often appears as...

  • unacceptable behavior
  • completely unacceptable

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Disapproving

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Strong Disapproval

Indicates a firm disagreement or disapproval of something that's often unacceptable to a large group.

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The manager found the team's performance unacceptable.
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Not Tolerable

Used when something is so bad or inappropriate that it can't be tolerated or endured.

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Cheating on the exam is unacceptable and will result in expulsion.
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Expectation Mismatch

Highlights the gap between what is expected and what actually happens, used in these situations often.

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Your lateness is unacceptable; we expect punctuality.
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impermissibleimproperinappropriateinsupportableintolerablejustifiablereasonablesatisfactorysuitable
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