inexcusable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- inexcusability noun
- inexcusableness noun
- inexcusably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inexcusable
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin inexcūsābilis; in- 3, excuse ( def. ), -able ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The singer’s rep called the incident ‘completely inexcusable.’
From Los Angeles Times
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law," a representative for Spears said in a statement to entertainment outlet Deadline.
From Barron's
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” a representative for Spears told The Times in a statement on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times
At the time, Adidas said in a statement that the rapper’s remarks were “unacceptable, hateful and dangerous,” and Gap described them as “inexcusable.”
“To shoot 35% at the line in a college game is inexcusable.”
From Los Angeles Times
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