inexpiable

in·ex·pi·a·ble

adj \(ˌ)i-ˈnek-spē-ə-bəl\

Definition of INEXPIABLE

1

: not capable of being atoned for

2

obsolete : implacable, unappeasable

— in·ex·pi·a·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INEXPIABLE

1. <apparently, the gubernatorial candidate is guilty of the inexpiable sin of speaking out too openly and honestly about the state's financial woes>

Origin of INEXPIABLE

Middle English inexpyable, from Latin inexpiabilis, from in- + expiare to expiate

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to INEXPIABLE

Synonyms: indefensible, inexcusable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unwarrantable

Antonyms: defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial

Related Words: insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable; abominable, atrocious, heinous, monstrous, outrageous, scandalous, shocking; egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank; unacceptable, untenable; black, evil, iniquitous, vicious, wicked; base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, dirty, execrable, ignoble, reprobate, vile, wretched; cruel, nasty; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; banned, barred, condemned, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed

Near Antonyms: acceptable, tolerable; authorized, legal, permissible; allowed, permitted, tolerated; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; ethical, good, moral, virtuous

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