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单词 justifiable
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justifiable

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.

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justifiable

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)

adj

  1. 有理的 (yǒulǐ de)
(adjective) 
Definition
having a good cause or reason
the strong and justifiable desire for independence
Synonyms
reasonable
a perfectly reasonable decision
right
sound
They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets.
fit
acceptable
sensible
She was a sensible girl and did not panic.
proper
valid
Both sides have made valid points.
legitimate
That's a perfectly legitimate fear.
understandable
His unhappiness was understandable.
lawful
lawful for the doctors to treat her in whatever way they considered best
well-founded
We must respond to well-founded criticism with a willingness to change.
defensible
Her reasons for action are morally defensible.
tenable
This argument is simply not tenable.
excusable
He had made a simple but excusable mistake.
warrantable
vindicable
Opposites
unreasonable
,
arbitrary
,
unwarranted
,
indefensible
,
capricious
,
inexcusable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of defensible
Definition
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
in the sense of excusable
He had made a simple but excusable mistake.
Synonyms
forgivable,
understandable,
justifiable,
permissible,
minor,
slight,
allowable,
defensible,
venial,
pardonable,
warrantable
in the sense of lawful
Definition
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

Synonyms of 'justifiable'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of legitimate
Definition
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,
admissible
in the sense of sensible
Definition
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
in the sense of sound
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
in the sense of tenable
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
in the sense of understandable
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,
pardonable
in the sense of valid
Definition
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
in the sense of warrantable
Synonyms
justifiable,
right,
necessary,
reasonable,
proper,
accountable,
lawful,
permissible,
allowable,
defensible
in the sense of well-founded
Definition
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
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