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

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,” he said.

From Salon

After the cancellation announcement Monday and his bandmates’ statement, Farrell issued an apology for reaching a “breaking point” that resulted in his “inexcusable behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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