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单词 inexcusable
释义

inexcusable

adjective

in·​ex·​cus·​able ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
: impossible to excuse or justify
inexcusable rudeness
inexcusableness noun
inexcusably
ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-blē How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • indefensible
  • inexpiable
  • insupportable
  • unforgivable
  • unjustifiable
  • unpardonable
  • unwarrantable
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Example Sentences

spitting at a teacher is inexcusable behavior and will be severely punished
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inexcusabilis, from in- + excusabilis excusable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inexcusable

adjective

in·​ex·​cus·​able ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce inexcusable (audio)
: not to be excused
Waste is inexcusable.

inexcusable

adjective

as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified spitting at a teacher is inexcusable behavior and will be severely punished

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unacceptable
  • unforgivable
  • unjustifiable
  • outrageous
  • unpardonable
  • indefensible
  • unwarrantable
  • insupportable
  • vicious
  • unbearable
  • intolerable
  • inexpiable
  • abominable
  • egregious
  • atrocious
  • glaring
  • evil
  • heinous
  • shocking
  • flagrant
  • insufferable
  • unendurable
  • deplorable
  • monstrous
  • cruel
  • scandalous
  • untenable
  • prohibited
  • condemned
  • gross
  • vile
  • reprehensible
  • despicable
  • contemptible
  • wicked
  • iniquitous
  • ignoble
  • execrable
  • outlawed
  • forbidden
  • wretched
  • blameworthy
  • base
  • rank
  • reprobate
  • disallowed
  • banned
  • censurable
  • proscribed
  • dirty
  • nasty
  • barred
  • blamable
  • interdicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • justifiable
  • acceptable
  • pardonable
  • tolerable
  • defensible
  • forgivable
  • excusable
  • venial
  • permissible
  • legal
  • permitted
  • authorized
  • tolerated
  • allowed
  • approved
  • endorsed
  • sanctioned
  • good
  • supported
  • promoted
  • moral
  • ethical
  • encouraged
  • virtuous
  • abetted
  • indorsed
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