unexcused

adjective

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

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While both excused and unexcused absences have always been used to calculate chronic absenteeism, the legislative changes made in last year's state budget require districts to respond to attendance issues sooner. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2026 Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The study also found a reduction in unexcused absences, with researchers suggesting improved attendance may help explain some of the academic gains, particularly among middle and high school students. — ABC News, 9 June 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 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

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“Unexcused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexcused. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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