inexcusable

[in-ik-skyoo-zuh-buhl]

adjective

1. incapable of being excused or justified.

   Synonyms: intolerable, unforgivable, unpardonable

inexcusable

/ ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl /

adjective

1. not able to be excused or justified

Other Word Forms

• inexcusability noun
• inexcusableness noun
• inexcusably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexcusable¹

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

Example Sentences

“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court’s actions.

From Salon

He argues that it is "inexcusable" that the party hasn't made a breakthrough in the polls since the election.

From BBC

A charity has apologised for the "inexcusable" destruction of around 4,800 personal records linked to adoptions in Scotland, including irreplaceable photographs and handwritten letters from birth parents.

From BBC

Combs responded in a video statement posted on Instagram, saying: "My behaviour on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility… I'm committed to be a better man each and every day… I'm truly sorry."

From BBC

“That use of discretion is as incomprehensible as it is inexcusable.”

From Salon

Related Words

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