Inexcusably for Dummies

Inexcusably is a word that you might come across while reading or listening to someone speak. It's a word that expresses the idea that something is done or said in a way that cannot be forgiven or justified. Let me give you some examples to help you understand it better.

Imagine you forgot to do an important assignment that your teacher asked you to complete, and when she asked you about it, you made up excuses like saying you didn't have enough time or you forgot about it. Your teacher might look at you and say, "Your behavior is inexcusable." And what she means by that is, your excuses are not acceptable, and your actions can't be justified or forgiven.

Now, let's think about another example. Say you have a friend who always borrows your things without asking and returns them in a terrible condition. One day, you find out they borrowed your favorite book and returned it all torn and scribbled on. So you confront them and ask why they treat your belongings in such an irresponsible way. If they respond with something like, "Oh, I didn't think you would mind," you could say, "That's inexcusable. You should have known better than to treat someone else's things like that."

So, in summary, when we say "inexcusably," we are highlighting that someone did something wrong, and their actions or behavior cannot be justified or forgiven. It is a word that emphasizes the idea that there is no acceptable excuse or reason for someone's actions. Whether it's failing to follow instructions, mistreating someone or their belongings, or simply making poor choices, using "inexcusably" suggests that there is no way to excuse or forgive the behavior.