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Unexceptionable

adj.capable, thoughtfulformal

What it means

Entirely acceptable because no reasonable fault or objection is apparent.

Reach for it when Giving measured approval to conduct, quality, or a proposal that meets every requirement.

The panel judged the revised safeguarding policy unexceptionable.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    acceptable

    something meets the necessary threshold

    not when weaker than having no reasonable objection

  • everyday

    proper

    behavior fits the situation and rules

    not when can sound conventional rather than excellent

  • professional

    sound

    reasoning or work is reliable

    not when does not address social or moral objection

  • formal

    irreproachable

    conduct is beyond moral criticism

    not when too strong for adequate workmanship

  • literary

    faultless

    no defect can be identified

    not when may overstate a merely satisfactory result

Said against

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  • objectionable
  • faulty
  • unacceptable

It naturally appears in

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  • perfectly unexceptionable

    The replacement materials were perfectly unexceptionable under the specification.

  • unexceptionable conduct

    Her unexceptionable conduct throughout the inquiry earned formal thanks.

  • unexceptionable proposal

    An unexceptionable proposal resolved the access issue without new construction.