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inexcusable

Inexcusable (adjective) means So bad that there is no acceptable reason or excuse for it. Example: “His rudeness to the waitress was completely inexcusable.”

adjective

So bad that there is no acceptable reason or excuse for it.

"His rudeness to the waitress was completely inexcusable."

"Missing the deadline twice in a row is inexcusable."

How to use inexcusable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething you can't justify or find any excuse for — plain and simply not okay.

Common pairings

completely inexcusable inexcusable behaviour utterly inexcusable

Word forms

more inexcusable comparative, most inexcusable superlative

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Etymology

From Middle French inexcusable, from Latin inexcusabilis.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for inexcusable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inexcusable” mean?

The word “inexcusable” means so bad that there is no acceptable reason or excuse for it. In plain terms, something you can't justify or find any excuse for — plain and simply not okay.

How do you use “inexcusable” in a sentence?

Here is “inexcusable” used in a sentence: “His rudeness to the waitress was completely inexcusable.”

What part of speech is “inexcusable”?

“Inexcusable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “inexcusable” come from?

The word “inexcusable” comes from Latin. From Middle French inexcusable, from Latin inexcusabilis.

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