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单词 inexpiable
释义

inexpiable

adjective

in·​ex·​pi·​a·​ble (ˌ)i-ˈnek-spē-ə-bəl How to pronounce inexpiable (audio)
1
: not capable of being atoned for
2
obsolete : implacable, unappeasable
inexpiably
(ˌ)i-ˈnek-spē-ə-blē How to pronounce inexpiable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

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

apparently, the gubernatorial candidate is guilty of the inexpiable sin of speaking out too openly and honestly about the state's financial woes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English inexpyable, from Latin inexpiabilis, from in- + expiare to expiate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

inexpiable

adjective

as in unforgivable
too bad to be excused or justified apparently, the gubernatorial candidate is guilty of the inexpiable sin of speaking out too openly and honestly about the state's financial woes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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