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acceptable

Adjective B1 – Intermediate

Good enough to be allowed or approved of, according to a particular standard.

"A short delay is acceptable, but missing the deadline entirely is not."

The negative form "unacceptable" is far more common in everyday complaints than the positive "acceptable" is in praise.

Synonyms

satisfactory adequate

Antonyms

unacceptable