as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified
spitting at a teacher is inexcusable behavior and will be severely punished
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Recent Examples of inexcusable
With Notre Dame rushing only three, that was an inexcusable error by the Canes.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
My actions were inexcusable and intolerable.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Which is what made Sanders’ clock management on the final drive inexcusable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
While the instinct to protect a young player with Volpe's pedigree is understandable, there comes a point when the frequent excuses and lack of meaningful change becomes inexcusable.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inexcusable
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
My actions were inexcusable and intolerable.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Which is what made Sanders’ clock management on the final drive inexcusable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
While the instinct to protect a young player with Volpe's pedigree is understandable, there comes a point when the frequent excuses and lack of meaningful change becomes inexcusable.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inexcusable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexcusable
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This vile, heartless remark is completely unacceptable—especially from someone entrusted with our children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What constitutes an unacceptable season for the Yankees these days, and how much does Boone bear responsibility when the team doesn't perform up to those standards?—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This version — in which Eli Manning serves as executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown and ESPN — picks up eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes the promising football career of hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday (Powell).—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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If every harm is unforgivable, then no one can be forgiven.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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
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There’s little doubt Curtis Windom perpetrated an unjustifiable evil, killing three people, including his girlfriend and her mother, shooting them in merciless fashion on Feb. 7, 1992 in Winter Garden.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lack of answers and accountability is outrageous, said Adjua Broadbelt, her niece.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The publication calls it a white-knuckle favorite standing more than 200 feet high and featuring outrageous maneuvers.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 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
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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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“Inexcusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexcusable. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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