Excuse Generator
Free excuses for work, school, the gym, cancelled plans and missed deadlines. Pick how believable it should be, then copy or share it.
This is going to sound weird, but my shoelace got caught in the escalator, so I'm going to miss the standup. I promise this won't happen again.
Press Space for a new excuse
Excuses for every situation
Frequently asked questions
Is the excuse generator free?
Yes. There's no sign-up and no limit — generate as many excuses as you like.
Are these excuses written by AI?
No. Every excuse is put together from hand-written openers, situations and sign-offs, so they always read naturally. There are millions of possible combinations.
What does the believability slider do?
Believable gives everyday reasons like a cancelled train or a burst pipe. Questionable gets embarrassing. Absurd brings in raccoons in tiny hats, time travellers and extremely confident geese.
Can I share an excuse?
Yes. Tap Share to get a link to that exact excuse with its own preview image — made for WhatsApp, Instagram and X.
Should I actually use these excuses?
They're made for fun. Use the believable ones at your own risk.