inexcusable

adjective

in·​ex·​cus·​able ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
Synonyms of inexcusablenext
: impossible to excuse or justify
inexcusable rudeness
inexcusableness noun
inexcusably
ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-blē How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
adverb

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spitting at a teacher is inexcusable behavior and will be severely punished
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His motor doesn’t run at 100% all the time, and at this level, that is inexcusable. — Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 To make this move now, just as the network has begun regaining the trust of average sports fans, is inexcusable. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 That kind of situation will be inexcusable moving forward. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexcusable

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inexcusabilis, from in- + excusabilis excusable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inexcusable was in the 15th century

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“Inexcusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inexcusable. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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inexcusable

adjective
in·​ex·​cus·​able ˌin-ik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
: too bad to be excused : not justifiable
inexcusable rudeness
inexcusably
-blē How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
adverb

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