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forgivable Synonyms

Another word for forgivable

Choosing another word for forgivable depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Able to be forgiven, pardoned, or excused; not severe enough to warrant lasting resentment or punishment.

Usage Example

"Arriving a few minutes late due to unexpected traffic was a completely excusable mistake."

Strongest
excusable
pardonable
Strong
venial
understandable
justifiable
Weak
defensible

• adjective (Context 2)

Eligible to be canceled or waived without requiring repayment under specified conditions (especially of a financial loan or debt).

Usage Example

"The municipal government offered waivable loans to small businesses that retained their employees throughout the economic downturn."

Strong
waivable
cancelable

Opposites of forgivable

The opposite of forgivable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unforgivable
nonforgivable
unpardonable
inexcusable
repayable
reprehensible
indefensible
unjustifiable
See all opposites of forgivable

• Nearby Words

forgettable
forgetter
forging
forgivable
forgivably
forgive
forgiveness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forgivable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forgivable
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