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

And a Kansas loan for certain medical students can be forgivable, Moultrie said. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

The schedule is forgivable, even by ACC standards, but a rematch on the road against Notre Dame will separate the Canes as contenders or pretenders. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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