INEXCUSABLE Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

inexcusable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl

Definition of inexcusable

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 That kind of situation will be inexcusable moving forward. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026 His motor doesn’t run at 100% all the time, and at this level, that is inexcusable. — Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 But Nathan MacKinnon not talking after Tuesday’s loss was unprofessional and inexcusable for one of the NHL’s best players. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 The airline’s behavior here is inexcusable. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexcusable

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Adjective

The plan is to then gradually introduce louder sounds, Coen added, to discover the level at which a sonic boom noise goes from being acceptable to unacceptable.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Given the national security stakes, the prospect of foreign governments being able to suspend access to critical models at a whim started to feel like an unacceptable risk.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of unacceptable

Adjective

The texture is great, but the lack of flavor and aroma is unforgivable.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
During Friday’s sentencing hearing, Watson’s family implored Ruff to impose the maximum sentence, saying Sayers’ cruelty, lawlessness and hypocrisy were unforgivable.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 July 2026

Definition of unforgivable

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This unjustifiable benefit, which could be worth more than a hundred million dollars to the Trumps, would go directly into the pockets of the President and his family.

— Austin Elias-de Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Parents may be masking their children because the CDC continuously published shoddy research meant to support their unjustifiable policy positions.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of unjustifiable

Adjective

That level of risk is indefensible in 2026 — more than 25 years after the United States achieved measles elimination.

— Noel T. Brewer, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026
The dubiousness of the mayor’s position goes beyond his indefensible gamble with public health.

— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of indefensible

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