unacceptably

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Adverbial unacceptably has 1 sense

unacceptably, intolerably - to an unacceptable degree; "The percentage of lead in our drinking water is unacceptably high"
Antonyms: acceptably, tolerably, so-so
Derived from adjective acceptable₁

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Term: Unacceptably

Description:

Unacceptably is an adverb that describes something as being insufficient, inappropriate, or not up to the expected standard. It is used to emphasize that certain actions, behaviors, or conditions are not tolerable or can't be approved of.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adverb: In an unsatisfactory or unacceptable manner

Example sentence: The teacher graded the student's paper unacceptably, leading to a dispute about the fairness of the evaluation process.

2. Adverb: Beyond what is considered reasonable or socially acceptable

Example sentence: The company's unethical practices were dealt with unacceptably, resulting in a severe public backlash.

3. Adverb: In a manner that is not conforming to established standards or norms

Example sentence: The restaurant's poor hygiene conditions were reported as unacceptably low by the health inspector.

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