French word

inacceptable

Pronunciation

IPA/inaksɛptabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunacceptable

Example

Son comportement est inacceptable.

His behavior is unacceptable.

Illustration for inacceptable (unacceptable)

More examples

Cette attitude est inacceptable dans un cadre professionnel.

This attitude is unacceptable in a workplace setting.

Core concept

A clear red line crossed by conduct or a rule that moral, legal, or social standards cannot allow.

Common phrases

  • une attitude inacceptable

    an unacceptable attitude

  • situation inacceptable

    an unacceptable situation

  • tout à fait inacceptable

    entirely unacceptable

Similar words

inadmissible: Forbidden by rules or moral principles.
intolérable: Beyond the limits of what can be tolerated.
insupportable: So unpleasant or distressing that it cannot be endured.
inapproprié: Not suited to the setting or circumstances.

Definition in French

S'emploie pour qualifier quelque chose qui ne peut être admis moralement, légalement ou socialement.

Word origin

French inacceptable is formed from acceptable with the negative prefix in-, ultimately from Latin acceptabilis, related to acceptare, 'to receive'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees with the noun: une conduite inacceptable, but des conditions inacceptables.

Opposites

  • acceptableacceptableadjective
  • tolérabletolerableadjective

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