Synonyms of forgivable

forgivable

adjective

as in excusable

worthy of forgiveness

accidentally spilling your coffee on my newspaper is certainly a forgivable mishap

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excusable
• justifiable
• pardonable
• venial
• minor
• harmless
• petty
• ignorable
• allowable
• remissible
• redeemable
• remittable
• permissible
• condonable
• unimportant
• trivial
• insignificant
• tolerable
• trifling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexcusable
• unjustifiable
• mortal
• criminal
• indefensible
• evil
• unforgivable
• heinous
• unpardonable
• abominable
• sinful
• wicked
• damning
• vile

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forgivable

The law authorizes a pilot program offering grants and forgivable loans to address a range of repair needs and health hazards. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

In some cases, this is partly forgivable because the law in their region requires a human be in the car. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Through this program, the City of Charlotte offers deferred and forgivable loan options designed to make purchasing your first home more accessible. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026

The program also offers a zero-interest second lien and a forgivable loan that may be forgiven after three years if requirements are met. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

The forgivable loan would reimburse the developer for permit fees and public improvements, including updates to the skyway and public areas, and would not have to be paid back if the project is completed within 42 months, or about three and a half years. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026

Borrowers who use this program can receive 3-5% of their total loan in a forgivable second mortgage available to cover down payment and closing costs. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026

Philippas received an additional $750,000 forgivable loan back in 2024 to develop a new Smoque BBQ location across the street from Ovvio at 1132 Waukegan Road. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026