CEFR B2

unjustifiable

adjective

Meaning

Impossible to show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Examples

His actions were unjustifiable and could not be excused.
The damage caused by the protests was unjustifiable.

Synonyms: unwarranted, inexcusable, indefensible, unconscionable

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unjustifiable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/

Definition

Impossible to show or prove to be right or reasonable.

Examples

His actions were unjustifiable and could not be excused.
The damage caused by the protests was unjustifiable.
Critics called the government's decision unjustifiable.

How to Use unjustifiable

unjustifiable to do something (prepositional phrase): Impossible to show or prove to be right or reasonable to perform an action. — "It is unjustifiable to ignore the suffering of others."
unjustifiable by something (prepositional phrase): Lacking sufficient reason or evidence to support a claim or action. — "The high price of the product is unjustifiable by its quality."

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