Acceptable
Acceptable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Harsh is an antonym for acceptable.
Harsh
Harsh adjective - Hard to accept or bear especially emotionally.
Usage example: harsh words of criticism from her music teacher
Acceptable is an antonym for harsh.
Both words in one sentence
- He at one point dismisses another character as a "bloody poof." In the UK, the word is only slightly more acceptable than "faggot" and was probably not intended to be so harsh.
Source: Did Not Do the Bloody Research
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