Definitions
- Describing a mistake or behavior that cannot be justified or forgiven. - Referring to an action or decision that is unforgivable or intolerable. - Talking about something that is completely wrong and cannot be excused.
- Referring to something that is not suitable or appropriate. - Describing something that is not up to the required standard or expectation. - Talking about something that is not allowed or approved.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is wrong or inappropriate.
- 2Both words express disapproval or condemnation.
- 3Both words suggest that something should not be done or tolerated.
What is the difference?
- 1Justification: Inexcusable implies that there is no excuse or justification for the mistake or behavior, while unacceptable suggests that there may be some reasons or circumstances that make it unsuitable or inappropriate.
- 2Severity: Inexcusable suggests a more serious offense or mistake than unacceptable.
- 3Emphasis: Inexcusable emphasizes the lack of forgiveness or tolerance, while unacceptable emphasizes the lack of suitability or appropriateness.
- 4Usage: Inexcusable is less common than unacceptable in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Inexcusable has a stronger negative connotation than unacceptable.
Remember this!
Inexcusable and unacceptable are synonyms that both express disapproval or condemnation towards something that is wrong or inappropriate. However, inexcusable suggests a more severe offense or mistake that cannot be justified or forgiven, while unacceptable implies that something is not suitable or appropriate. Inexcusable has a stronger negative connotation and is less commonly used than unacceptable.
