CEFR B2

justified

adjective

Meaning

Having a good, valid, or acceptable reason for an action or belief.

Examples

The team felt their anger at the unfair refereeing was completely justified.
She provided a justified explanation for why she missed the important meeting.

Synonyms: fair, valid, warranted, legitimate

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justified (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/

Definition

Having a good, valid, or acceptable reason for an action or belief.

Examples

The team felt their anger at the unfair refereeing was completely justified.
She provided a justified explanation for why she missed the important meeting.
His decision to quit his job was justified by the toxic environment he faced daily.

How to Use justified

be justified in doing (idiom): To have a good reason to perform a specific action. — "You are justified in feeling upset about the mistake."
fully justified (collocation): Completely or entirely supported by reason. — "His pride in his daughter's achievements was fully justified."

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