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- [juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ-/
- /ʌnˌdʒʌs.tɪˈfaɪ.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ-/
Definitions of unjustifiable word
- adjective unjustifiable capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide. 1
- adjective unjustifiable inexcusable, not reasonable 1
- adjective unjustifiable If you describe an action, especially one that harms someone, as unjustifiable, you mean there is no good reason for it. 0
- adjective unjustifiable not capable of being justified 0
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Origin of unjustifiable
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
From Middle French, dating back to 1515-25; See origin at justify, -able
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Parts of speech for Unjustifiable
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unjustifiable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unjustifiable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unjustifiable
adj unjustifiable
- absonant — inharmonious
- accidentally on purpose — Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- criticizable — to censure or find fault with.
- indefensible — not justifiable; inexcusable: indefensible behavior.
adjective unjustifiable
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
- wanton — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
Antonyms for unjustifiable
adj unjustifiable
- condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
- maintainable — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
adjective unjustifiable
- defendable — Capable of being defended.
- excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
- justifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- warrantable — capable of being warranted.
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