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unforgivable

British  
/ ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvəbəl /

adjective

  1. so bad as to be unable to be excused or pardoned

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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For you to pretend they are and honor this man with your presence is unforgivable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

It is hilarious and tragic and ultimately unforgivable, all at the same time.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

On Sunday, a lawmaker urged a full investigation into Little Aresha, telling local media that the allegations were "truly unforgivable".

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

That I wasn't told that he had failed security vetting when I was telling Parliament that due process had been followed is unforgivable.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

They were the ones who said she was guilty of the unforgivable thing—the thing for which there was no understanding, no excuse, no compassion.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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