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Inexcusable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inexcusable

 

[ ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

too bad to be justified or excused

Synonyms

indefensible, unforgivable, unpardonable

Examples of usage

  • an inexcusable mistake
  • his behavior was inexcusable
Context #2 | Adjective

quality

impossible to justify or defend

Synonyms

indefensible, unjust, unjustifiable

Examples of usage

  • the inexcusable actions of the dictator
  • an inexcusable lack of empathy

Translations

Translations of the word "inexcusable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperdoável

🇮🇳 अक्षम्य

🇩🇪 unentschuldbar

🇮🇩 tak termaafkan

🇺🇦 непрощенний

🇵🇱 niewybaczalny

🇯🇵 許しがたい

🇫🇷 impardonnable

🇪🇸 imperdonable

🇹🇷 affedilemez

🇰🇷 용서할 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يُغتفر

🇨🇿 neomluvitelný

🇸🇰 neodpustiteľný

🇨🇳 不可原谅的

🇸🇮 neodpustljivo

🇮🇸 ófyrirgefanlegt

🇰🇿 кешірілмес

🇬🇪 მიუტევებელი

🇦🇿 bağışlanmaz

🇲🇽 imperdonable

Etymology

The word 'inexcusable' originated in the early 15th century from the Latin word 'inexcusabilis', which means 'that cannot be excused'. It has been used in English to describe actions or behaviors that are too bad to be justified or defended. Over time, 'inexcusable' has become a common term to express strong disapproval or condemnation.

See also: excuse, excusing, inexcusably.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,458, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.