inexcusable

[ in-ik-skyoo-zuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. incapable of being excused or justified.

   Synonyms: unforgivable, unpardonable, intolerable

inexcusable

/ ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be excused or justified

Derived Forms

• ˌinexˌcusaˈbility, noun
• ˌinexˈcusably, adverb

Other Words From

• inex·cusa·bili·ty inex·cusa·ble·ness noun
• inex·cusa·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexcusable¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin inexcūsābilis; in- ³, excuse ( def ), -able ( def )

Example Sentences

In a statement, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson called the security failures by Secret Service outlined in the report "shocking and inexcusable".

From BBC

On Sunday, the Rams could not overcome inexcusable penalties, a lost fumble and an interception to lose their second game in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

“All forms of abuse, sexual abuse of any kind, it’s inexcusable. And victims of abuse need to be shown compassion and they should be given support,” Gallagher continued.

From Los Angeles Times

Hours later, Farrell issued a personal apology for reaching a “breaking point” that resulted in his “inexcusable behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behavior, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• impermissible
• indefensible
• intolerable
• outrageous
• reprehensible
• unforgivable
• unjustifiable
• untenable