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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