Excusable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Easily excused or forgiven; "a venial error".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Capable of being overlooked.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her tardiness was excusable given the unexpected traffic congestion that morning.
- His forgetfulness was excusable considering he had just been through a traumatic experience.
- The student's mistake on the exam was excusable since it was her first time taking a test in a foreign language.
- The team's loss was excusable given the tough competition they faced in the playoffs.
- The child's misbehavior was excusable due to her age and lack of understanding of social norms.