His repeated absence from work without any notification is simply inexcusable.
synonyms
unjustifiableindefensible
word origin — Late Middle English: from in- 'not' + excusable, from Latin excusabilis, from excusare 'to excuse'
inexcusable, sodden, gusty, heartrending, uncomplicated: meanings and examples
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inexcusable · adjective/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/
not able to be justified or excused
His repeated absence from work without any notification is simply inexcusable.
Synonyms: unjustifiable, indefensible
Origin: Late Middle English: from in- 'not' + excusable, from Latin excusabilis, from excusare 'to excuse'
sodden · adjective/ˈsɑː.dən/
completely soaked or saturated with liquid
After the heavy rain, the ground was sodden and muddy, making it difficult to walk.
Synonyms: saturated, soggy, drenched
Origin: The word 'sodden' originates from the Middle English 'soden,' which is a variant of the Old English 'sūðan,' meaning 'to boil.'
gusty · adjective/ˈɡʌsti/
characterized by strong and intermittent bursts of wind
The hikers struggled to maintain their balance as they navigated the gusty winds on the mountain trail.
Synonyms: blustery, breezy, windy
Origin: The word 'gusty' originates from the noun 'gust,' which comes from the Old Norse 'gustr,' meaning 'a blast of wind.'
heartrending · adjective/ˈhɑrtˌrɛndɪŋ/
emotionally distressing or painful
The heartrending story of the orphan's struggle to survive captured the attention of everyone in the room.
Synonyms: tragic, soul-stirring, agonizing
Origin: The word 'heartrending' combines 'heart' (from Old English 'heorte') and 'rending' (from Old English 'rendan', meaning to tear).
uncomplicated · adjective/ʌnˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/
not difficult to understand or deal with
The instructions for assembling the furniture were very uncomplicated, making the process quick and easy.
Synonyms: simple, easy, straightforward
Origin: from un- 'not' + complicated, from late Middle English, from Latin 'complicatus', which means 'to fold together'