legitimate

[li-jit-uh-mit, li-jit-uh-meyt] / lɪˈdʒɪt ə mɪt, lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmeɪt /

ADJECTIVE

authentic, valid, legal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate certain consistent correct fair genuine justifiable lawful logical natural normal proper real reasonable reliable rightful sensible statutory true well-founded

STRONG

accepted accredited acknowledged authorized good-faith received recognized sanctioned sound warranted

WEAK

admissible canonical cogent customary innocent just licit official on the level on the up and up orthodox probable regular sure typical usual verifiable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal affected counterfeit deceptive dishonest false illegal illegitimate improper incorrect invalid irrational irregular uncommon unconventional unfitting unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy

WEAK

unlawful unwarranted

Example Sentences

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Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.

From Barron's

Companies mistakenly think they are using a legitimate trucking organization, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond flooding the internet with commoditized content, techno-optimists worry that AI slop has stigmatized the use of AI for legitimate productive purposes.

From MarketWatch

They can feel they are "not a legitimate person to be asking for help" - especially ahead of a mum and baby - but she emphasises their mental well-being is just as important to the family.

From BBC

These were not lawful acts of war or legitimate law enforcement.

From Salon

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