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- [fer-giv]
- /fərˈgɪv/
- /ˈʌnfəˈgɪvəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fer-giv]
- /fərˈgɪv/
Definitions of unforgivable word
- verb with object unforgivable to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve. 1
- verb with object unforgivable to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.). 1
- verb with object unforgivable to grant pardon to (a person). 1
- verb with object unforgivable to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies. 1
- verb with object unforgivable to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan. 1
- verb without object unforgivable to pardon an offense or an offender. 1
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Origin of unforgivable
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; for- + give; replacing Middle English foryiven, Old English forgiefan
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Parts of speech for Unforgivable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unforgivable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unforgivable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unforgivable
adj unforgivable
- criticizable — to censure or find fault with.
- indefensible — not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
- inexcusable — incapable of being excused or justified.
- inexpiable — not to be expiated; not allowing for expiation or atonement: an inexpiable crime.
- low-down — If someone gives you the low-down on a person or thing, they tell you all the important information about them.
adjective unforgivable
- deplorable — If you say that something is deplorable, you think that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
Antonyms for unforgivable
adj unforgivable
- condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
adjective unforgivable
- excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
- forgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- warrantable — capable of being warranted.
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