acceptable

The word “acceptable” has 4 syllables: ac-cept-a-ble.

It's pronounced as /əkˈsɛptəbl/.

What is synonym and antonym for acceptable?

In the thesaurus, “acceptable” has 11 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acceptable along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for acceptable

adequate
common
decent
fair
fine
good
okay
respectable
satisfactory
sufficient
tolerable

Antonyms for acceptable

bad
deficient
disagreeable
imperfect
improper
inadequate
indecent
insufficient
intolerable
lacking
objectionable
poor
unacceptable
unfit
unrespectable
unsatisfactory
unsuitable
unworthy
useless
wanting
wrong

Meanings of acceptable

adjective
1. Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.
2. Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.

Example Sentences

The team's performance was acceptable given the circumstances.
She found the terms of the contract to be acceptable and signed it without hesitation.
In academic writing, citing credible sources is acceptable practice.
The restaurant offered a range of dishes that catered to different dietary needs, making it acceptable for everyone in the group.
His behavior at the meeting was not acceptable and caused some discomfort among the attendees.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acceptable, such as: adequate, bad, common, decent, deficient, disagreeable, fair.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.