unforgivable

adjective

ˌən-fər-ˈgi-və-bəl How to pronounce unforgivable (audio)
Definition of unforgivablenext
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

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Recent Examples of unforgivable 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 As in Gaza, the recent bombing of Lebanon has been indiscriminate, with unforgivable civilian casualties. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 Emma’s intentions are unforgivable, says Rachel, whose cousin was injured in a shooting. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforgivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforgivable
  1. unacceptable
  2. inexcusable
  3. unpardonable
  4. outrageous
  5. unjustifiable
  6. indefensible
Adjective
  • Still, only 28% of readers said that AI use is unacceptable in all of the circumstances presented by the survey.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Intervene Intervene means several signals—or one sufficiently consequential event—indicate probable deterioration or unacceptable outcomes.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unacceptable
Adjective
  • The Bills held their return of the Red and Blue practice at Highmark on Saturday, and posts on social media started flooding in, racking up millions of views and engagements, showing the frankly inexcusable views from some seats at the new stadium.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The use of default passwords for programmable equipment is inexcusable.
    — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexcusable
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
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  • Murphy’s thrives on emotional extremes and outrageous plot twists.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
  • And there’s plenty more moving yet outrageous craziness to come.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of outrageous
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
  • 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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