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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And economic analysis can bring some clarity as to what brought about such eye-watering ticket prices, whether they are justifiable and why many think them unfair.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Taking a flier on a D-III pitcher was no longer justifiable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

We reject out of hand the proposition that such acts are justifiable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“A party plaintiff’s misguided belief or guileless action in relying on a statement on which no reasonable person would rely is not justifiable reliance,” according to Vondran Legal, which has offices in California and Arizona.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

It was the iced-over, heartless feeling that enables some people to do terrible things for what they believe are perfectly justifiable reasons.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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