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 adverb

Examples of inexcusable in a Sentence

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

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 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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