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 adverb

Examples of inexcusable in a Sentence

spitting at a teacher is inexcusable behavior and will be severely punished
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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 Dim projection, poor sound, dirty rooms, temperature swings, or worn seats are inexcusable. Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 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 The actions of hooligans following the Knicks championship is inexcusable. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 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

Time Traveler
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 5 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 adverb

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