adj

unforgivable

Unforgivable (adj) means Too bad to be excused or forgiven. Example: “Lying to his own family was unforgivable.”

adj

Too bad to be excused or forgiven.

"Lying to his own family was unforgivable."

"The referee made an unforgivable error in the final minute."

How to use unforgivable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo wrong or serious that it cannot be forgiven or excused.

Common pairings

unforgivable mistake unforgivable sin simply unforgivable

more unforgivable comparative, most unforgivable superlative

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Lying to his own family was _____.

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What does “unforgivable” mean?

The word “unforgivable” means too bad to be excused or forgiven. In plain terms, so wrong or serious that it cannot be forgiven or excused.

How do you use “unforgivable” in a sentence?

Here is “unforgivable” used in a sentence: “Lying to his own family was unforgivable.”

What part of speech is “unforgivable”?

“Unforgivable” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unforgivable?

"unforgivable" (adj) means too bad to be excused or forgiven.