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Unforgivably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unforgivably

 

[ ʌnˈfɔːgɪvəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or behavior

In a manner that cannot be forgiven or excused. The mistake was made unforgivably and caused irreparable damage.

Synonyms

inexcusably, unjustifiably, unpardonably.

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Word Description / Examples
unforgivably

This word is typically used to describe actions or behaviors that are so bad they cannot be forgiven. It carries a strong negative connotation.

  • His conduct was unforgivably rude.
  • She broke the trust unforgivably.
inexcusably

Used when there is no acceptable reason for a wrong action. It emphasizes the lack of justification or excuse for the behavior.

  • He arrived inexcusably late to the meeting.
  • Her attitude was inexcusably harsh.
unpardonably

Similar to 'unforgivably,' it is used to describe something so bad that it cannot be pardoned or forgiven, often used in more formal contexts.

  • Her behavior was unpardonably mean.
  • He acted unpardonably selfish.
unjustifiably

This word is used to indicate that something cannot be justified or explained in a reasonable manner. The negative implication is somewhat softer compared to 'unforgivably'.

  • They raised the prices unjustifiably high.
  • He was unjustifiably fired from his job.

Examples of usage

  • She acted unforgivably towards her best friend.
  • His behavior was unforgivably rude.
  • The company treated its employees unforgivably.
  • The politician's actions were unforgivably dishonest.

Translations

Translations of the word "unforgivably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperdoavelmente

🇮🇳 अक्षम्य रूप से

🇩🇪 unverzeihlich

🇮🇩 tak termaafkan

🇺🇦 непрощенно

🇵🇱 niewybaczalnie

🇯🇵 許しがたいほどに（ゆるしがたいほどに）

🇫🇷 impardonnablement

🇪🇸 imperdonablemente

🇹🇷 affedilemez şekilde

🇰🇷 용서할 수 없게 (yongseo hal su eopge)

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يغتفر

🇨🇿 neodpustitelně

🇸🇰 neodpustiteľne

🇨🇳 不可原谅地 (bù kě yuánliàng de)

🇸🇮 neodpustljivo

🇮🇸 ófyrirgefanlega

🇰🇿 кешірілмейтіндей

🇬🇪 მიუტევებლად

🇦🇿 bağışlanmaz şəkildə

🇲🇽 imperdonablemente

Etymology

The word 'unforgivably' is a derivative of the word 'unforgivable', which originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'forgivable' meaning 'able to be forgiven'. The concept of forgiveness has been a longstanding moral and ethical principle in various cultures and religions, emphasizing the importance of pardoning mistakes or wrongdoings. The adverb 'unforgivably' intensifies the notion of something being beyond forgiveness, highlighting the severity of the action or behavior.

See also: forgiveness, forgiving, forgivingly, unforgivable, unforgiving, unforgivingly, unforgivingness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,073, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.