Pardonable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrdənəbəl/

Definitions of pardonable

adjective able to be forgiven or excused; excusable

Example Sentences

A1 It is pardonable that she forgot your birthday; she has been very busy.

A2 Making mistakes in a new language is pardonable as long as you are trying your best.

B1 His actions were pardonable considering the circumstances he was in at the time.

B2 The judge found the defendant's actions to be pardonable due to the lack of evidence against him.

C1 While some may find his behavior pardonable, others believe he should face consequences for his actions.

C2 In the grand scheme of things, her mistake was pardonable and did not warrant severe punishment.

Examples of pardonable in a Sentence

formal In certain circumstances, his actions may be considered pardonable.

informal I think her mistake was pardonable, given the circumstances.

slang Yeah, it was a bit of a slip-up, but totally pardonable.

figurative His betrayal was a wound that could never fully heal, yet some might argue it was pardonable in the grand scheme of things.

Grammatical Forms of pardonable

past tense

pardoned

plural

pardonables

comparative

more pardonable

superlative

most pardonable

present tense

pardon

future tense

will pardon

perfect tense

have pardoned

continuous tense

is pardoning

singular

pardonable

positive degree

pardonable

infinitive

to pardon

gerund

pardoning

participle

pardoned

Origin and Evolution of pardonable

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'pardonable' originated from the Old French word 'pardoner' meaning to forgive or excuse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pardonable' has retained its original meaning of being forgivable or excusable, with no significant shifts in its usage or connotation.