Unaccepted (Adjective)
Meaning
Not conforming to standard usage; "the following use of `access' was judged unacceptable by a panel of linguists; `You can access your cash at any of 300 automatic tellers'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new employee's unaccepted behavior in the workplace led to a formal warning from HR.
- The artist's unaccepted technique of using unconventional materials sparked controversy in the art world.
- The unaccepted use of jargon in the academic paper made it difficult for non-experts to understand.
- The company's unaccepted business practices led to a loss of public trust and a decline in sales.
- The student's unaccepted excuse for missing the deadline was met with skepticism by the teacher.