First Known Use: 15th century
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inexcusable
adjective in·ex·cus·able \ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl\
: too bad or wrong to be excused or ignored
Full Definition of INEXCUSABLE
: impossible to excuse or justify <inexcusable rudeness>
— in·ex·cus·able·ness noun
— in·ex·cus·ably \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INEXCUSABLE
Middle English, from Latin inexcusabilis, from in- + excusabilis excusable
Related to INEXCUSABLE
- Synonyms
- indefensible, inexpiable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unwarrantable
- Antonyms
- defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial
Rhymes with INEXCUSABLE
INEXCUSABLY Defined for Kids
inexcusable
adjective in·ex·cus·able \ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl\
Definition of INEXCUSABLE for Kids
: not to be excused <Waste is inexcusable.>
— in·ex·cus·ably \-blē\ adverb
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