Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

condonable

adjective
/kənˈdoʊnəbl/
Definition
Capable of being forgiven or overlooked.
Examples
  • The teacher decided that the student’s late submission was condonable due to the family emergency.
  • In some cultures, certain offenses may be seen as condonable under specific circumstances.
Meaning
The term refers to actions, behaviors, or mistakes that can be accepted or excused, often due to circumstances that lessen their severity.
Synonyms
  • forgivable
  • excusable
  • pardonable