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
Adjective
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Afterwards, there were some situations that were completely unacceptable.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025 -
This type of behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of sportsmanship, respect, and integrity that Kalamazoo Public Schools expects from student-athletes, coaches, and the entire school community.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, the fact that Ms. Presley chooses to make heartless and ridiculous statements about Area 51 and Bigfoot, making a mockery of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s death and his only daughter’s death, is shameful, disappointing and unforgivable.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 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
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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The choice to incinerate them is unjustifiable and undermines efforts to protect the health and rights of women and girls.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 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
Adjective
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Having this type of call occur in the final week of the regular season in a game that could alter the playoff picture is simply inexcusable.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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An inexcusable act of political violence by one disturbed individual must never be exploited as justification for broader censorship and control.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Sack Dress was outrageous, really outrageous.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Driss has fielded his share of outrageous custom requests.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This pervasive fragmentation creates a vicious cycle.—
Emeka Ajene,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Two officers responded and learned the teen had barricaded himself inside the upper unit of the duplex with several vicious dogs, according to a search warrant.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Conservatives and Republicans in Congress continue to claim that the cost of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits is an insupportable burden on America, so benefits need to be cut, though President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to preserve entitlements like Social Security and Medicare.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Inexpiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexpiable. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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