unexceptionable
unexceptionable — adjective
- unexceptionablepositive
- more unexceptionablecomparative
- most unexceptionablesuperlative
1. of such good quality or correct behaviour that nobody can reasonably find fault
of such good quality or correct behaviour that nobody can reasonably find fault with it
The ambassador's conduct during the talks was entirely unexceptionable.
collocation: entirely unexceptionable; formal register
Dr. Chen's academic record is unexceptionable, with top marks in every subject.
The committee found the proposal unexceptionable and approved it without changes.
The young lawyer's unexceptionable manners made her welcome at every social event.
The headteacher's decision to replace the old textbooks was unexceptionable.
- impeccable
stronger emphasis on perfect quality, often moral or technical
- irreproachable
focuses on conduct that cannot be blamed
- unimpeachable
even stronger than unexceptionable; suggests absolute honesty or reliability
- objectionable
something that clearly deserves criticism
- flawed
has clear faults or weaknesses
用法筆記
Formal word, rarely used in everyday conversation. Not to be confused with unexceptional, which means 'ordinary or average'.