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unforgivable


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not able to be forgiven or pardoned.

    - "His actions were unforgivable."
    - "She found his betrayal unforgivable."
    - "The war crimes were unforgivable."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
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unlivable , unforgiving , uncontrollable , unmovable , unplayable , unstable
Variants
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unforgivable , unforgivably
Etymology
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From Old French inforgivable, from in- 'not' + forgivable 'capable of being forgiven'.


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  1. The term 'unforgivable' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, there are three unforgivable curses: Avada Kedavra, Crucio, and Imperio.


Related Concepts
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  1. forgiveness: The act of pardoning or absolving someone for an offense, mistake, or wrong.

  2. sin: An act or omission that is contrary to God's law or the moral law, and is therefore deserving of punishment or forgiveness.


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In literature and art, the concept of the unforgivable is often explored through themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth's unforgivable act of murder leads to her own downfall.

How to Memorize "unforgivable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a heavy weight or burden that cannot be lifted, representing the unforgivable act or feeling.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with feelings of anger, betrayal, or regret.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: N - Not able to be forgiven, I - Incapable of being pardoned.


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