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- [in-ik-skyoo-zuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪkˈskyu zə bəl/
- /ˌɪn.ɪkˈskjuː.zə.bl̩/
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- [in-ik-skyoo-zuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪn ɪkˈskyu zə bəl/
Definitions of inexcusable word
- adjective inexcusable incapable of being excused or justified. 1
- noun inexcusable Too bad to be justified or tolerated. 1
- adjective inexcusable that cannot be forgiven 1
- adjective inexcusable If you say that something is inexcusable, you are emphasizing that it cannot be justified or tolerated because it is extremely bad. 0
- adjective inexcusable not able to be excused or justified 0
- adjective inexcusable that cannot or should not be excused; unpardonable; unjustifiable 0
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Origin of inexcusable
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin inexcūsābilis; see in-3, excuse, -able
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Parts of speech for Inexcusable
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inexcusable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inexcusable
adj inexcusable
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- unforgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- untenable — incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
- unjustifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
adjective inexcusable
- uncalled-for — not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
Antonyms for inexcusable
adj inexcusable
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
- self-excuse — to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.): Excuse his bad manners.
- forgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- justifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
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adjective inexcusable
- excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
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