INEXCUSABLE Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

inexcusable

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl

Definition of inexcusable

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 actions of hooligans following the Knicks championship is inexcusable. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026 That kind of situation will be inexcusable moving forward. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026 His motor doesn’t run at 100% all the time, and at this level, that is inexcusable. — Los Angeles Times, 2 June 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

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Adjective

Custard said, for the public, all this adds up to unacceptable risk.

— Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
But to build a web of accusations based on false premises and the manipulation of reality in order to attack the Biennale and a film invited to compete is a petty and unacceptable act.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of unacceptable

Adjective

The price gouging that has taken place over the past five years is unforgivable.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
For this unforgivable crime, Cunningham has been booed, faced protests, been criticized by other players, saw opposing coaches wear t-shirts specifically targeted at her.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 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

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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