unforgivable
word
/ˌənfɔɹˈɡɪvəbəɫ/
/ʌnfəɡˈɪvəbəl/
Definition
Something so bad or serious that it cannot be excused or forgiven.
Usage & Nuances
'Unforgivable' is used to describe actions or mistakes that are seen as too serious to forgive. It is strong, often emotional, and found in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations: 'unforgivable mistake', 'unforgivable crime'. Not used for minor errors.
Spanish: imperdonablePortuguese (BR): imperdoávelPortuguese (PT): imperdoávelChinese (Simplified): 不可原谅的Chinese (Traditional): 不可原諒的Hindi: अमाफ़ी योग्य नहींArabic: لا يُغتَفَرBengali: অমার্জনীয়Russian: непростительныйJapanese: 許されないVietnamese: không thể tha thứKorean: 용서할 수 없는Turkish: affedilemezUrdu: ناقابلِ معافیIndonesian: tak termaafkan
Example Sentences
Many people consider cheating to be unforgivable.
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Lying to your best friend is sometimes seen as unforgivable.
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For some, not showing up to an important event is simply unforgivable.
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That comment he made was totally unforgivable—no wonder she's upset.
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Some people view breaking a promise as completely unforgivable.
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That was an unforgivable mistake during the test.
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