Definition

The state or quality of being unable to be justified or excused; a serious fault or wrongdoing that cannot be forgiven.

Example

The inexcusableness of his actions shocked everyone in the community.

Conversation

Did you hear about the incident at the party last night?

Yeah, I can't believe someone would act like that.

It really shows the inexcusableness of their behavior.

Absolutely, some things just can't be justified.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexcusableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "excusable" (from Latin "excusabilis", meaning able to be excused), and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word refers to the state of being not able to be excused or justified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'excused' ('excusable') — that's why inexcusableness means the state of being unable to justify something.

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