unforgivable

unforgivable
adj
inexcusable, unpardonable, uncondonable, irremissible, unexpiable, unatonable, inexonerable; unwarrantable, unjustifiable, unvin-dicable, unexculpable; indefensible, undefendable, untenable; reprehensible, deplorable, contemptible, despicable, condemnable, censurable, blameworthy; outrageous, scandalous, shameful, disgraceful, ignoble, vile, abject, low; heinous, grievous, ghastly, horrible, terrible, awful, atrocious, abominable, abhorrent, odious, Brit. beastly.

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  • unforgivable — adjective he had committed the unforgivable sin he had informed on his friends Syn: inexcusable, unpardonable, unjustifiable, indefensible Ant: venial …   Thesaurus of popular words

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