acceptable (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

Definition

Able to be tolerated or allowed; satisfactory.

Examples

• His behavior was not acceptable to the school.

• We need to find an acceptable solution that works for everyone.

• The quality of the work was acceptable, but not outstanding.

How to Use acceptable

acceptable to (prepositional phrase)

Satisfactory or allowed by a particular person or group. — "The terms of the contract were not acceptable to the union."

acceptable for (prepositional phrase)

Meeting the required standards for a specific purpose. — "This level of performance is acceptable for an entry-level position."

Synonyms of acceptable

Words with a similar meaning to acceptable:

• adequate
• satisfactory
• tolerable
• permissible

Antonyms of acceptable

Words with the opposite meaning to acceptable:

• unacceptable
• unsuitable

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