inexpiable

[ in-eks-pee-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not to be expiated; not allowing for expiation or atonement:

   an inexpiable crime.

2. Obsolete. implacable:

   inexpiable hate.

inexpiable

/ ɪnˈɛkspɪəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being expiated; unpardonable
2. archaic.
   implacable

Derived Forms

• inˈexpiableness, noun
• inˈexpiably, adverb

Other Words From

• in·expi·a·ble·ness noun
• in·expi·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inexpiable¹

From the Latin word inexpiābilis, dating back to 1560–70. See in- ³, expiable

Example Sentences

This exquisite and tender drawing is something more than the record of inexpiable crime.

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His inexpiable offences really were his restless activity, and his passion for personal management.

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The qualities by which court is made to the people, were to render every fault inexpiable, and every error irretrievable.

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To suffer their intrusion was a crime against the Divine Majesty inexpiable but by days and weeks of the keenest agonies.

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This strange and inexpiable prodigy awakened, however, the prejudices of the Romans.

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Related Words

• contemptible
• deplorable
• disgraceful
• indefensible
• outrageous
• reprehensible
• shameful
• unconscionable
• unjustifiable
• untenable