Synonyms of unforgivable

unforgivable

adjective

ˌən-fər-ˈgi-və-bəl 

as in unacceptable

too bad to be excused or justified

an unforgivable crime that society must seek just punishment for

they considered their friend's selfish behavior unforgivable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unacceptable
• inexcusable
• unpardonable
• unjustifiable
• outrageous
• indefensible
• unwarrantable
• vicious
• insupportable
• inexpiable
• evil
• unbearable
• heinous
• intolerable
• abominable
• egregious
• atrocious
• shocking
• insufferable
• monstrous
• cruel
• unendurable
• scandalous
• glaring
• flagrant
• gross
• deplorable
• condemned
• prohibited
• untenable
• vile
• wicked
• despicable
• iniquitous
• contemptible
• reprehensible
• ignoble
• forbidden
• execrable
• wretched
• blameworthy
• dirty
• base
• nasty
• rank
• barred
• outlawed
• censurable
• blamable
• disallowed
• reprobate
• proscribed
• banned
• interdicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excusable
• justifiable
• acceptable
• pardonable
• tolerable
• defensible
• legal
• permissible
• forgivable
• permitted
• venial
• authorized
• approved
• endorsed
• moral
• good
• sanctioned
• ethical
• supported
• promoted
• tolerated
• virtuous
• allowed
• encouraged
• abetted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unforgivable

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

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

Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family, and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable. — Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026

And while politics has and always will be intertwined with sports, simply selecting Italy to compete would be a totally unforgivable abuse of power that would undermine the many years teams have spent trying to qualify for the event. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026