unpardonable

/ˌʌnˈpɑrdənəbəl/
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Definitions of unpardonable
  1. adjective
    not admitting of pardon
    “unpardonable behavior”
    synonyms:
    deadly, mortal
    involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death
    inexcusable, unforgivable
    not excusable
    inexpiable
    incapable of being atoned for
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    antonyms:
    pardonable
    admitting of being pardoned
    excusable, forgivable, venial
    easily excused or forgiven
    expiable
    capable of being atoned for
    minor, venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
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