inexpiable

adjective

(ˌ)i-ˈnek-spē-ə-bəl How to pronounce inexpiable (audio)
Definition of inexpiablenext
as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified apparently, the gubernatorial candidate is guilty of the inexpiable sin of speaking out too openly and honestly about the state's financial woes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexpiable
  1. unacceptable
  2. unforgivable
  3. unpardonable
  4. unjustifiable
  5. inexcusable
  6. outrageous
  7. vicious
  8. insupportable
Adjective
  • Critics say such plans are wholly unacceptable because light pollution from so many large, bright satellites would radically degrade views of the night sky.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
  • For the union, this is unacceptable and yet another issue their members are facing.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of unacceptable
Adjective
  • But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Yet praising them in such a manner is unforgivable and can put him in the same bracket as Luis Figo.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of unforgivable
Adjective
  • Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Alone in George’s office, Roger commits the unpardonable offense of reading his notebook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of unpardonable
Adjective
  • 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
  • The move is widely deemed inexplicable and inexcusable, as George is considered an inconsistent, injury-prone downgrade from Brown, despite the draft capital.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Definition of inexcusable
Adjective
  • After all, both made their breakthroughs at Barcelona, both play on the right and both possess outrageous natural talent.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Known for embracing the bizarre, the festival announced Shatner’s addition alongside an intentionally outrageous artist rider that mixes legitimate backstage requests with impossible demands directed at the city of Chicago itself.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of outrageous
Adjective
  • Yet falling behind on payments could result in a vicious cycle of debt, experts say.
    — Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • As Earth warms, more permafrost melts, releasing even more methane and creating a vicious cycle.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
Definition of vicious
Adjective
  • There are people of goodwill who think the way out of this insupportable situation lies in the fight for equal democratic rights in a single state for everyone living in the territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.
    — Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
  • There is no consensus on this in today’s housing discourse, and if anything, the discussion is leaning toward trying to make housing an entitlement, something completely insupportable and undesirable.
    — Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Definition of insupportable
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