justifiable

[juhs-tuh-fahy-uh-buhl, juhs-tuh-fahy-] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ ə bəl, ˌdʒʌs təˈfaɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

reasonable, well-founded

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable admissible allowable defensible lawful legitimate logical probable proper reasonable understandable valid

WEAK

condonable excusable fair fit forgivable legit licit pardonable remissible right rightful sound suitable tenable vindicable warrantable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

illegal illegitimate improbable invalid prohibited unacceptable unlawful unlikely unreasonable unsuitable wrong

WEAK

unjustifiable unwarranted

Example Sentences

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Yet there are still questions about Sabalenka's big-game mentality - and with justifiable cause after her latest loss in a major final.

From BBC

Gold’s recent rally is justifiable, says Symeonidi, citing rising geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal

His description would have been a justifiable interpretation.

From BBC

The ball came off Aina's shoulder and his arm was in a justifiable position for his movement.

From BBC

"There are justifiable reasons why they can't take on that responsibility."

From BBC