as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified
an unforgivable crime that society must seek just punishment for they considered their friend's selfish behavior unforgivable
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Recent Examples of unforgivable
As a small country with many ill-wishers, surrounded by militias that clamor for its destruction, Israel often feels itself under siege and classifies any action against it as an unforgivable betrayal.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Not knowing major players in your space is unforgivable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Milioti deliciously and strategically navigates Sofia’s descent into the mad state of someone forced to endure the harsh living conditions of Arkham, the intense electroshock treatments, and the even more unforgivable sin of gaslighting.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
To Solomon, this is what makes the whole thing unforgivable.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unforgivable 
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Not knowing major players in your space is unforgivable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Milioti deliciously and strategically navigates Sofia’s descent into the mad state of someone forced to endure the harsh living conditions of Arkham, the intense electroshock treatments, and the even more unforgivable sin of gaslighting.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
To Solomon, this is what makes the whole thing unforgivable.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unforgivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforgivable
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The section says that Amazon believes in creating a diverse and inclusive company and that inequitable treatment of anyone is unacceptable.Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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One glaring weakness Poles probably spent too much time talking about Williams’ role in the unacceptable number of sacks.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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If Dallas’ claim to fame is its forward depth, those kinds of slumps are inexcusable.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Non-timely filings are inexcusable and (forced) resignations often follow.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s explicit threats against the Bidens, and his record of trying to politicize the Justice Department and FBI, almost justify an unpardonable pardon, columnist Jackie Calmes writes.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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In her small and deeply Catholic community, suicide is an unpardonable sin, so a horrible crime lures her with the promise of escape.Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
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Coco Gauff moved her head-to-head with Iga Swiatek one small step in the right direction with a 6-4, 6-4 win of at times outrageous quality in Sydney.James Hansen, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Rodin Cars Even at the lower end of that range (i.e. 1,500 hp), that'll make for an outrageous power-to-weight ratio of 2,149 hp per ton.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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Such an action would be unjustifiable in peacetime.Henry E. Hale, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2023
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To make this gloomy picture even darker, unjustifiable gender disparities continue, as do exploitation, violence, and abuse.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tolerating such regimes for fear of what might replace them is morally indefensible and strategically flawed.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The mistake was indefensible considering the stakes.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Unforgivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforgivable. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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