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Unexceptionable

adj. capable, thoughtful formal

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.

Words to choose between 5

By register, from playful at the top to literary at the bottom. Tap a word to see when it fits.
everyday
professional
formal
literary

  • everyday

    acceptable

    Fits when something meets the necessary threshold

    Not when weaker than having no reasonable objection

  • everyday

    proper

    Fits when behavior fits the situation and rules

    Not when can sound conventional rather than excellent

  • professional

    sound

    Fits when reasoning or work is reliable

    Not when does not address social or moral objection

  • formal

    irreproachable

    Fits when conduct is beyond moral criticism

    Not when too strong for adequate workmanship

  • literary

    faultless

    Fits when no defect can be identified

    Not when may overstate a merely satisfactory result

Opposites 3

  • objectionable
  • faulty
  • unacceptable

Common phrases 3

  • 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.

Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated