Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lame-excuse

Noun

/leɪm ɪkˈskjus/

Definition

A feeble or unconvincing justification for an action or situation.

Examples

His reason for missing the meeting was just a lame excuse; he could have easily rescheduled.
She gave a lame excuse for being late, claiming the traffic was worse than usual.
No one believed his lame excuse for not completing the project on time.

Meaning

The term ‘lame excuse’ refers to an explanation or reason that is seen as inadequate or lacking substance. It often implies that the person providing the excuse is trying to avoid responsibility or accountability.