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

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

“That’s an unforgivable error right there,” Robert Yawger, commodity specialist at Mizuho Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 10, 2026

“This lawsuit is born of a profound and unforgivable injustice,” his attorney Daniel Watkins said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

Graham made an immediate impact as the visitors capitalised on an unforgivable Welsh error and a moment of Russell ingenuity.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2026

He looks back to the board and makes an unforgivable pawn move.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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