as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified
an unforgivable crime that society must seek just punishment for they considered their friend's selfish behavior unforgivable
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Recent Examples of unforgivable
Short of your life preserver, your water bottle may be the worst thing to forget, even one day out on the river, where the sun’s rays are unforgivable.
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Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Some have called for a spin-off series about Laurel’s middle-aged quandaries, about how she’s dealt with the loss of her best friend, a divorce, and a daughter who makes messy, almost unforgivable, choices.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2025
For a character as proud as Kahn, this may be unforgivable, despite the consolatory Alamo that Hank rolls under the closing garage door.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
The Manhattan murders are unforgivable, with families now forever impacted because of them.
—Keita Franklin, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Some have called for a spin-off series about Laurel’s middle-aged quandaries, about how she’s dealt with the loss of her best friend, a divorce, and a daughter who makes messy, almost unforgivable, choices.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2025
For a character as proud as Kahn, this may be unforgivable, despite the consolatory Alamo that Hank rolls under the closing garage door.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
The Manhattan murders are unforgivable, with families now forever impacted because of them.
—Keita Franklin, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforgivable
Adjective
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Republicans view the proposal as unacceptable.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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But with the massive sums of money businesses are putting into CX, a lack of improvement should be seen as unacceptable.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An inexcusable act of political violence by one disturbed individual must never be exploited as justification for broader censorship and control.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2025
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For a team that prides itself on being superior in preparation and detailed work, though, the Tillman penalty is inexcusable.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
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If Sam is wrong, his journalistic sin is unpardonable.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Critics are waxing nostalgic for the edgy and outrageous comments of social critic humorists such as Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, and Don Imus, forgetting that none of those figures were ever the host of a broadcast network TV show.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Notably, numerous high-profile cable news has-beens have legitimized Owens' outrageous laundering of a left-wing political assassination into an anti-Semitic caper.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The choice to incinerate them is unjustifiable and undermines efforts to protect the health and rights of women and girls.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our lab tests simulated real-world use, and while some towel warmers fell short — struggling with uneven heating, safety concerns, or unjustifiable price points — others impressed us with standout qualities.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It has been driven by Israeli actions that are increasingly seen as disproportionate and indefensible.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
23 Aug. 2025
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What the Texas Legislature is doing is indefensible – gerrymandering necessarily involves taking portions of the electorate and rendering their voices impotent.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Unforgivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforgivable. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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