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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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- [juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buh l, juhs-tuh-fahy-]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ-/
Definition of unjustifiably word
- adjective unjustifiably capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide. 1
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Origin of unjustifiably
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 Unjustifiably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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unjustifiably 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 73% 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.
unjustifiably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unjustifiably
adv unjustifiably
- disproportionately — not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
- illegally — forbidden by law or statute.
- illegitimately — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.
- illicitly — not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
- immensely — vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
adverb unjustifiably
- extravagantly — With lavish expenditure or behaviour.
- groundlessly — In a groundless manner; without justification.
- immoderately — In an immoderate manner.
- indefensibly — In an indefensible manner.
- wrongfully — unjust or unfair: a wrongful act; a wrongful charge.
Antonyms for unjustifiably
adv unjustifiably
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- fitly — in a proper or suitable manner.
- lawfully — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
adverb unjustifiably
- defensibly — capable of being defended against assault or injury: The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position.
- justifiably — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
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