Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that cannot be justified or forgiven. - Referring to a mistake or error that is unacceptable and cannot be excused. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is intolerable and cannot be overlooked.
- Describing an action or behavior that cannot be justified or forgiven. - Referring to a mistake or error that is unacceptable and cannot be excused. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is intolerable and cannot be overlooked.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are unacceptable.
- 2Both words emphasize the inability to justify or excuse a mistake or error.
- 3Both words convey a sense of seriousness and severity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unexcusable is less common than inexcusable and may be considered archaic or outdated in some contexts.
- 2Connotation: Inexcusable may be perceived as more forceful and emphatic than unexcusable.
- 3Formality: Both words are formal and may not be commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Unexcusable and inexcusable are synonyms that describe actions or behaviors that cannot be justified or forgiven. The only difference between the two words is the prefix, with unexcusable being less common and potentially outdated. Both words are formal and convey a sense of seriousness and severity.
