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unjustifiably

ADVERB
without basis
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Antonyms
WEAK
excusably justifiably


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For a stock to have been unjustifiably punished, it must have seen improving earnings estimates over the past three months and a lagging stock price.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

But a big part of that discount might be because of a mirage created by accounting rules which reduces Salesforce’s near-term earnings unjustifiably, Nygren says.

From MarketWatch Feb. 5, 2026

When Mr. Sveen says wolves “ruined” 40 lambs in one night, we assume he means they were left dead and uneaten and this enrages him, not unjustifiably.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 16, 2025

He added: "I am acutely aware that confidence is not necessarily a measure of competence, some unjustifiably lack confidence yet others have more confidence than their ability justifies."

From BBC Nov. 8, 2025

"Oh, don't be so absent-minded!" snapped Mrs. Peagrim, not unjustifiably annoyed.

From Jill the Reckless by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse




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