Inaceptable (en. Unacceptable)

/inaθeptablɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not possible to accept or tolerate.
His behavior was unacceptable during the meeting.
Su comportamiento fue inaceptable durante la reunión.
That contradicts established norms or standards.
The working conditions in that factory are unacceptable.
Las condiciones de trabajo en esa fábrica son inaceptables.
That is offensive or incomprehensible to most.
The comment he made was considered unacceptable by everyone.
El comentario que hizo fue considerado inaceptable por todos.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'in-' indicating negation and 'acceptable', which comes from the Latin 'acceptabilis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unacceptable behavior
Conduct that cannot be tolerated.
comportamiento inaceptable
unacceptable situation
Circumstances that are unacceptable or intolerable.
situación inaceptable
the response is unacceptable
The reaction or response that cannot be taken seriously.
la respuesta es inaceptable

Related Words

accept
To assume or consent to something.
aceptar
inadmissible
That cannot be admitted or accepted.
inadmisible
tolerate
To accept something that is considered unpleasant.
tolerar

Slang Meanings

Unacceptable in any context.
That is totally unacceptable, it cannot be allowed.
Eso es totalmente inaceptable, no se puede permitir.
Referring to ridiculous situations.
That justification is unacceptable, it no longer holds up.
Esa justificación es inaceptable, ya no cuela.