Meaning & use
inexcusable
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Too bad or wrong to be justified or forgiven.
See it in a sentence
Showing up two hours late without calling was inexcusable.
The coach called the team's lack of effort inexcusable.
A note on using this word
Inexcusable is a strong judgment word, typically used to criticize behavior rather than describe neutral facts.
Words with a similar meaning
unforgivableunjustifiable
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Words with an opposite meaning
excusablejustifiable
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