unexcused

adjective

un·​ex·​cused ˌən-ik-ˈskyüzd How to pronounce unexcused (audio)
: not excused
specifically : not officially excused or permitted
an unexcused absence

Examples of unexcused in a Sentence

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The school board did not clarify if truancy rules would apply, meaning any child pulled out by a parent would be marked as an unexcused absence. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2026 Council members can be fined for having unexcused absences, but the mayor is exempt from the policy. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 21 May 2026 Russell had a few unexcused absences, but nothing considered significant. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2026 A student who misses an entire class period or arrives to class more than 10 minutes late is considered unexcused unless the teacher or dean receives a pass accounting for the student’s whereabouts. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unexcused

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1650, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unexcused was circa 1650

Rhymes for unexcused

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

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