unexcusable
Cannot be justified
Unexcusable is a less common variant of inexcusable, meaning impossible to justify or pardon: His behavior was unexcusable.
Both forms convey the same meaning—conduct or actions so wrong that no explanation can make them acceptable.
Inexcusable is the standard form in edited writing.
Cannot be pardoned
- unpardonableImpossible to excuse
- unjustifiableCannot be reasonably defended
- indefensibleCannot be justified
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
blameworthy · culpable · unacceptable · intolerable · unwarrantable · impermissible · insupportable · unconscionable
Causing loss of respect
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
discreditable · disreputable · contemptible · despicable · mortifying · humiliating · embarrassing · degrading
Imperfection or blame
- culpabilityDeserving blame for wrongdoing
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
censure · criticism · rebuke · reprimand · denunciation · disapproval · castigation · indictment
Moral self-reproach
- regretSorrow over past actions
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
compunction · repentance · atonement · penance · apology · confession · mea culpa · sorrow
Lacking sense of duty
- negligentFailing in due care
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
heedless · remiss · derelict · neglectful · lax · inattentive · imprudent · slipshod
unforgivable
Cannot be pardoned
- unpardonableImpossible to excuse
- unjustifiableCannot be reasonably defended
- indefensibleCannot be justified
reprehensible · blameworthy · culpable · unacceptable · intolerable · unwarrantable · impermissible · insupportable · unconscionable · outrageous
disgraceful
Causing loss of respect
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
- dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
- ignominiousDeserving public shame
scandalous · discreditable · disreputable · contemptible · despicable · mortifying · humiliating · embarrassing · degrading · sordid
fault
Imperfection or blame
- culpabilityDeserving blame for wrongdoing
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
- reproachExpression of disappointment
condemnation · censure · criticism · rebuke · reprimand · denunciation · disapproval · castigation · indictment · liability
guilt
Moral self-reproach
- regretSorrow over past actions
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
self-reproach · compunction · repentance · atonement · penance · apology · confession · mea culpa · sorrow · redemption
irresponsible
Lacking sense of duty
- negligentFailing in due care
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
thoughtless · heedless · remiss · derelict · neglectful · lax · inattentive · imprudent · slipshod · unmindful
unexcusableexcusable
Warranting forgiveness
forgivable · pardonable · justifiable · defensible · understandable
excuse, excusable, inexcusable, exculpate, exculpatory, exculpation, inculpate, unexcused, excuser