Definition of excusable in English:
excusable
adjective ɛkˈsjuːzəb(ə)lɪkˈsjuːzəb(ə)lɪkˈskjuzəb(ə)l
Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
Example sentencesExamples
- Intentional disregard of aseptic practices is not acceptable or excusable.
- Not excusable, but understandable considering the reputation the Liverpool fans had acquired.
- That delay is not excusable and the sooner all of these matters are resolved, as far as I am concerned, the better.
- Diversions from your normal routine are excusable only if they rarely occur, provided they make you work harder.
- That does not make evil excusable or justifiable.
Synonyms
forgivable, pardonable, defensible, justifiable, condonable, understandable, explainable
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Definition of excusable in US English:
excusable
adjectiveikˈskyo͞ozəb(ə)lɪkˈskjuzəb(ə)l
Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
Example sentencesExamples
- Intentional disregard of aseptic practices is not acceptable or excusable.
- Diversions from your normal routine are excusable only if they rarely occur, provided they make you work harder.
- Not excusable, but understandable considering the reputation the Liverpool fans had acquired.
- That does not make evil excusable or justifiable.
- That delay is not excusable and the sooner all of these matters are resolved, as far as I am concerned, the better.
Synonyms
forgivable, pardonable, defensible, justifiable, condonable, understandable, explainable