inexcusable
/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌi-nik-ˈskyü-zə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
inexcusable — adjective
- inexcusablepositive
- more inexcusablecomparative
- most inexcusablesuperlative
1. describes an action, mistake, or piece of behaviour that is so wrong, careless,
describes an action, mistake, or piece of behaviour that is so wrong, careless, or harmful that no reason a person could give would make it acceptable
Zuri called the doctor's two-hour delay before the surgery completely inexcusable.
be + inexcusable with intensifying adverb 'completely'
Shouting at the waiter over a small spilled drink was inexcusable behaviour from Dario.
inexcusable + noun (behaviour / conduct)
The judge found the security guard's failure to call an ambulance utterly inexcusable.
Leaving little Eli alone in the cold rain for three hours was inexcusable.
No inexcusable mistake at the dinner table deserves such loud anger from a parent.
- unforgivable
stronger; implies the relationship or trust cannot be restored, while 'inexcusable' only says no reason justifies the act
- indefensible
focuses on the impossibility of arguing logically in favour of the action, often in public or legal contexts
- unjustifiable
centres on the lack of a valid reason or basis, common in discussions of costs, decisions, or policies
- unpardonable
more formal and old-fashioned; carries a religious or legal flavour (an unpardonable sin)
- excusable
the direct opposite; describes a fault that has a reasonable explanation
- forgivable
suggests the wrong is small enough to overlook
- understandable
milder; says the behaviour makes sense given the situation, without judging it as right or wrong
文法句型
be + inexcusable
inexcusable + noun
find something + inexcusable
用法筆記
Frequently appears with intensifying adverbs such as absolutely, completely, utterly, totally, or simply. Subject is usually a serious action or piece of behaviour rather than a minor error; weak intensifiers like 'a bit' or 'slightly' rarely combine with this adjective.