un exceptionable

un·ex·cep·tion·a·ble

[uhn-ik-sep-shuh-nuh-buhl]
adjective
not offering any basis for exception or objection; beyond criticism: an unexceptionable record of achievement.

Origin:
1655–65; un-1 + exceptionable

un·ex·cep·tion·a·ble·ness, noun
un·ex·cep·tion·a·bly, adverb

unexceptionable, unexceptional.
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unexceptionable (ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
beyond criticism or objection
 
unex'ceptionableness
 
n
 
unexceptiona'bility
 
n
 
unex'ceptionably
 
adv

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Un exceptionable is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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unexceptionable
1664, from un- (1) "not" + exception (see except) + -able.
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