Unforgivable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɔːrˌɡɪvəbəl/

Definitions of unforgivable

adjective describing something that cannot be forgiven or excused

Example Sentences

A1 Littering is unforgivable.

A2 Cheating on a test is unforgivable.

B1 Stealing from a friend is unforgivable.

B2 Betraying someone's trust is unforgivable.

C1 Committing a serious crime is unforgivable.

C2 Causing harm to innocent people is unforgivable.

Examples of unforgivable in a Sentence

formal The company's unethical practices were deemed unforgivable by the board of directors.

informal Cheating on the exam is just unforgivable.

slang Ditching your best friend for a date is totally unforgivable.

figurative His betrayal felt like an unforgivable stab in the back.

Grammatical Forms of unforgivable

• past tense: unforgivable
• plural: unforgivables
• comparative: more unforgivable
• superlative: most unforgivable
• present tense: unforgivable
• future tense: will be unforgivable
• perfect tense: have been unforgivable
• continuous tense: is being unforgivable
• singular: unforgivable
• positive degree: unforgivable
• infinitive: to be unforgivable
• gerund: unforgiving
• participle: unforgiven

Origin and Evolution of unforgivable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unforgivable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'forgivable' meaning 'able to be forgiven'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, the word 'unforgivable' has maintained its meaning of something that cannot be forgiven or excused. Its usage has remained consistent over time.