inexcusable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
Definition of inexcusablenext
as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified spitting at a teacher is inexcusable behavior and will be severely punished

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Recent Examples of inexcusable The airline’s behavior here is inexcusable. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 The actions of hooligans following the Knicks championship is inexcusable. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026 The move is widely deemed inexplicable and inexcusable, as George is considered an inconsistent, injury-prone downgrade from Brown, despite the draft capital. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 But Nathan MacKinnon not talking after Tuesday’s loss was unprofessional and inexcusable for one of the NHL’s best players. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexcusable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexcusable
  1. unacceptable
  2. unforgivable
  3. unjustifiable
  4. outrageous
  5. unpardonable
  6. indefensible
Adjective
  • In their grievance letter, the detainees called the markups an unacceptable business practice with no apparent limit.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Overt racial prejudice, long considered socially unacceptable, is increasingly visible in public life, marking a shift from previously subtle forms.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of unacceptable
Adjective
  • But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 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
Definition of unforgivable
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
  • These charges are outrageous and should be alarming to every American.
    — Jasmine Baehr , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Dressed in rehearsal clothes, the comedian pulls a series of exaggerated expressions, hinting at the outrageous comedy audiences can expect when the curtain rises.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of outrageous
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
Adjective
  • Alyssa Thomas' thug-like play, punching Caitlin Clark in the throat and kneeing her in the groin, is indefensible.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • Pressing South Africa to dismantle post-apartheid transformation measures as the price of treatment is indefensible, undermining sovereignty and making cooperation on health harder.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of indefensible

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