Acceptable

Pronunciation: /ækˈsɛptəbəl/

Acceptable (adjective)

  1. Considered good enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.
  2. Considered proper or suitable by most people in a society.
  3. Meeting the required standards or criteria.

Examples

  • The solution was acceptable to everyone involved.
  • An acceptable outcome was reached after the discussion.

Common collocations: acceptable solution, acceptable outcome, socially acceptable, acceptable behavior, acceptable quality

Synonyms of Acceptable

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Acceptable

  • when something is not satisfactory
  • when something cannot be endured