Beyond The Pale

Synonyms of beyond the pale

• unacceptable
• inappropriate
• improper

Antonyms of beyond the pale

• acceptable
• appropriate
• proper

Collocations of beyond the pale

acceptable behavior

Frequency: 70 %

His actions were beyond the pale of acceptable behavior.

common decency

Frequency: 65 %

His behavior towards her was beyond the pale of common decency.

social norms

Frequency: 60 %

Her behavior at the party was beyond the pale of social norms.

acceptable standards

Frequency: 55 %

The quality of the product was beyond the pale of acceptable standards.

acceptable limits

Frequency: 50 %

The company's actions were beyond the pale of acceptable limits.

Idiomatic Expressions for beyond the pale

• Phrase: beyond the pale
  Meaning: unacceptable or inappropriate
  Usage: The behavior of the employee was beyond the pale, and they were promptly fired.