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
The Czechs scored 43 seconds in on their first shot of the game, and again with 2.4 seconds left in the first period — inexcusable times to give up a goal.
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Hynes won’t address or comment on Nyquist (who has been abysmal for 5 games, the worst player in the entire playoffs) and trots him out there in OT after that inexcusable offside, but Zeev gets benched quickly and Rossi gets demoted to 4th line and stays there.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Despite his character Cal Jacobs’s inexcusable behavior on the show, Dane has managed to capture the humanity of the character’s internal battle with his sexuality throughout the first two seasons.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Hynes won’t address or comment on Nyquist (who has been abysmal for 5 games, the worst player in the entire playoffs) and trots him out there in OT after that inexcusable offside, but Zeev gets benched quickly and Rossi gets demoted to 4th line and stays there.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Despite his character Cal Jacobs’s inexcusable behavior on the show, Dane has managed to capture the humanity of the character’s internal battle with his sexuality throughout the first two seasons.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexcusable
Adjective
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The first project yields too many false positives, introducing an unacceptable amount of friction into the consumer experience.—
Shazia Manus,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But violence, vandalism or destruction of property are completely unacceptable.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Violence against a fertility clinic is unforgivable.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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For anyone who is outside the MAGA bubble, the first and best half of Whipple’s book is a voyage into the unforgivable.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The risk-reward is simply unjustifiable at this point with BTC available as an alternative.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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These tariffs are completely unjustifiable, and Canadians are united in the face of this economic threat.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Betty, Bob, and Thorgy are all hugely committed and funny, wearing bold New Wave patterns and outrageous hair.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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MrBeast has garnered a massive fanbase through his videos featuring outrageous stunts and big-money giveaways.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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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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For decades, transfer remained the third rail of Israeli politics - so extreme, so indefensible, that it could not be spoken of in polite company.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The 15% rate may be harsh and unwise, but 70% can seem indefensible.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Inexcusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexcusable. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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