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单词 justifiably
释义

justifiable

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
: capable of being justified : excusable
justifiable family pride Current Biography
justifiability
ˌjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
noun
justifiably
ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-blē How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • defendable
  • defensible
  • maintainable
  • supportable
  • sustainable
  • tenable
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Example Sentences

had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

justifiable

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˌjəs-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce justifiable (audio)
: capable of being justified
justifiable reliance

justifiably

adverb

as in validly

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • validly
  • fairly
  • excusably
  • pleasantly
  • reasonably
  • sensibly
  • prudently
  • wisely
  • judiciously
  • discreetly
  • graciously
  • courteously
  • politely
  • kindly
  • considerately
  • respectfully
  • thoughtfully
  • sympathetically
  • deferentially
  • solicitously
  • well
  • sweetly
  • nicely
  • chivalrously
  • decorously
  • compassionately
  • humanely
  • gallantly
  • kindheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rudely
  • contemptuously
  • thoughtlessly
  • unfairly
  • cruelly
  • viciously
  • scornfully
  • disdainfully
  • disrespectfully
  • inconsiderately
  • discourteously
  • heartlessly
  • impolitely
  • nastily
  • snootily
  • shabbily
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