1. able to be forgiven or overlooked; pardonable

Examples

• Being late due to heavy traffic is excusable.
• Her nervousness during the interview was excusable given her lack of experience.
• The teacher found the student’s absence excusable because of illness.
• Minor mistakes on your first day are excusable.
• His behavior at the party was not excusable, despite his apology.
• The delay was excusable under the circumstances.