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View usage for: (dʒʌstɪfaɪəbəl) adjectiveAn action, situation, emotion, or idea that is justifiable is acceptable or correct because there is a good reason for it. The violence of the revolutionary years was justifiable on the grounds of politicalnecessity. [+ on] ...the country's strong and justifiable desire for independence. Synonyms: reasonable, right, sound, fit More Synonyms of justifiable justifiably (dʒʌstɪfaɪəbli) adverb He was justifiably proud of his achievements. justifiable in British English (ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl) adjectivecapable of being justified; understandable Derived forms justifiability (ˌjustiˌfiaˈbility) or justifiableness (ˈjustiˌfiableness) noun justifiably (ˈjustiˌfiably) adverb justifiable in American English (ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl; ˌ dʒʌstəˈfaɪəbəl) adjective that can be justified or defended as correct Derived forms justifiability (ˌjustiˌfiaˈbility) noun justifiably (ˈjustiˌfiably) adverb Word origin Fr < justifier: see justify Examples of 'justifiable' in a sentencejustifiable There is no justifiable reason for withholding this information but you can imagine why they do.There are justifiable concerns about the fees.The lack of funds is a justifiable reason.There are also justifiable concerns about the fairness of the inquiry procedures.If the reason is not justifiable the employer could leave itself open to discrimination claims.He admits that there are justifiable concerns over the supply of imported biomass.And it seems pretty plain that this investigation was obstructed for no justifiable reason.It is unlikely that many employers would treat a first misuse as gross misconduct unless the action was justifiable.But this was the kind of afternoon when the punters had a justifiable claim to ask for their money back.Or perhaps it is entirely justifiable.If you were seeing your ex for justifiable reasons, your boyfriend should accept that.From this quarter, the only justifiable reason for dropping him would be tactical.Alternatively, they may have had their own justifiable anger repressed when they were powerless to fight back.He will also be aware of a list of people confined to the fringes of England action without justifiable reason.They were the nadir of British imperialism and we must accept Chinese anger as justifiable.There are justifiable concerns about Europe, but most of them are already built in to share prices.On price competitive tendering, though, there has always been justifiable concern that quality is at risk.Strong stuff, and entirely justifiable, given the immense pain caused by the credit crunch to some of the most vulnerable in society. In other languagesjustifiable British English: justifiable ADJECTIVE An action, situation, emotion, or idea that is justifiable is acceptable or correct because there is a good reason for it. The violence of the revolutionary years was justifiable on the grounds of political necessity. - American English: justifiable
- Brazilian Portuguese: justificável
- Chinese: 无可非议的
- European Spanish: justificable
- French: justifiable
- German: gerechtfertigt
- Italian: giustificabile
- Japanese: 筋の通った
- Korean: 정당화할 수 있는
- European Portuguese: justificável
- Latin American Spanish: justificable
Chinese translation of 'justifiable'justifiable (dʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbl) Definition having a good cause or reason the strong and justifiable desire for independence Synonyms right fit acceptable proper warrantable vindicable Opposites unreasonable , arbitrary , unwarranted , indefensible , capricious , inexcusable Additional synonymsDefinition capable of being defended because believed to be right Her reasons for action are morally defensible. Synonyms justifiable, right, sound, reasonable, acceptable, sensible, valid, legitimate, plausible, permissible, well-founded, tenable, excusable, pardonable, vindicable He had made a simple but excusable mistake. Synonyms forgivable, understandable, justifiable, permissible, minor, slight, allowable, defensible, venial, pardonable, warrantableDefinition allowed, recognized, or sanctioned by law lawful for the doctors to treat her in whatever way they considered best Synonyms legal, constitutional, just, proper, valid, warranted, legitimate, authorized, rightful, permissible, legalized, allowable, licit Additional synonymsDefinition based on correct or acceptable principles of reasoning That's a perfectly legitimate fear. Synonyms reasonable, just, correct, sensible, valid, warranted, logical, justifiable, well-founded, admissibleDefinition having or showing good sense or judgment She was a sensible girl and did not panic. Synonyms intelligent, practical, reasonable, rational, sound, realistic, sober, discriminating, discreet, sage, shrewd, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, prudent, sane, canny, judicious, far-sighted, sagacious, grounded Definition showing good judgment or reasoning They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets. Synonyms sensible, wise, reasonable, right, true, responsible, correct, proper, reliable, valid, orthodox, rational, logical, prudent, trustworthy, well-founded, level-headed, right-thinking, well-grounded, grounded Definition able to be upheld or maintained This argument is simply not tenable. Synonyms sound, justifiable, arguable, defensible, reasonable, rational, viable, plausible, believable, defendable, maintainable His unhappiness was understandable. Synonyms reasonable, natural, normal, justified, expected, inevitable, legitimate, logical, predictable, accountable, on the cards (informal), foreseeable, to be expected, justifiable, unsurprising, excusable, pardonableDefinition based on sound reasoning Both sides have made valid points. Synonyms sound, good, reasonable, just, telling, powerful, convincing, substantial, acceptable, sensible, rational, logical, viable, credible, sustainable, plausible, conclusive, weighty, well-founded, cogent, well-grounded Synonyms justifiable, right, necessary, reasonable, proper, accountable, lawful, permissible, allowable, defensibleDefinition having a sound basis in fact We must respond to well-founded criticism with a willingness to change. Synonyms justifiable, justified, reasonable, valid, warranted, legitimate, credible, plausible, defensible, well grounded, supportable |