Unacceptable

Pronunciation: /ʌn.əkˈsɛptəbəl/

Examples of unacceptable in a Sentence

formal The company's policy on discrimination is clear: any form of harassment is unacceptable.

informal It's completely unacceptable to show up late to a meeting without any notice.

slang Dude, it's totally unacceptable to ghost someone after a date.

figurative In a civilized society, violence is considered unacceptable behavior.

Grammatical Forms of unacceptable

• past tense: was unacceptable
• plural: unacceptables
• comparative: more unacceptable
• superlative: most unacceptable
• present tense: is unacceptable
• future tense: will be unacceptable
• perfect tense: has been unacceptable
• continuous tense: is being unacceptable
• singular: unacceptable
• positive degree: acceptable
• infinitive: to be unacceptable
• gerund: unacceptability
• participle: unacceptable

Origin and Evolution of unacceptable

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unacceptable' originated from the Latin word 'acceptabilis' which means capable of being received or accepted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unacceptable' has evolved to convey a stronger sense of disapproval or rejection, indicating something not meeting standards or expectations.