Excusefully

/ɪkˈskjuːzfəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner full of excuses; in a way that involves making many or excessive excuses.

Etymology

From excuseful + -ly, forming an adverb from the adjective. This adverbial form describes how actions are performed with excessive justification.

Kelly Says

When someone excusefully explains their tardiness with seventeen different reasons, they're actually signaling insecurity—confident people offer one reason or none, while anxious people pile on explanations.

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