Unacceptably
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Unacceptably is an adverb meaning Not within the limits of what is generally considered to be acceptable.
Meaning
Not within the limits of what is generally considered to be acceptable.
Example Sentences
Your comments are unacceptably provocative.
The levels of lead in marine hull paints are still unacceptably high.
Network Rail has started an 18-month recovery plan from "unacceptably poor" performance on its Western route between London Paddington and Reading.
Synonyms for unacceptably
Depending on context, synonyms include intolerably.
Antonyms for unacceptably
Common opposites include acceptably, tolerably, so-so.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intolerably, inadmissibly, unduly, unreasonably, unseasonably, unbearably.
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