单词 | inexcusable |
释义 | inexcusable (once / 4362 pages) adj Something inexcusable doesn't have an excuse, justification, or reason. Inexcusable things are horribile and unforgivable. Getting sick is an excuse for missing school. When an action is inexcusable, there is no excuse for it. Inexcusable actions and words don't have a justification. Also, this word is used for things that are just plain awful. Most people would say crimes like murder are inexcusable. If a good friend lied to you, you might consider that inexcusable. This is a harsh word for things that we can't forgive or condone. WORD FAMILYinexcusable: inexcusably+/excusable: excusably, inexcusable/excuse: excusable, excusatory, excused, excuser, excuses, excusing/excused: unexcused/excuser: excusers USAGE EXAMPLES“The incident was unacceptable and inexcusable,” Krzyzewski said in a statement. Wall Street Journal(Dec 22, 2016) Krzyzewski called Allen’s actions “unacceptable and inexcusable” in the statement. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) His invitation to Russia to try to hack Clinton’s emails, issued last summer during the Democratic National Convention, was inexcusable, even if in jest. Washington Post(Dec 17, 2016) 1adj without excuse or justification Syn|Ant indefensible, insupportable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, unwarranted incapable of being justified or explained excusable capable of being overlooked justifiablecapable of being justified 2adj not excusable Syn unforgivable unpardonable not admitting of pardon |
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