Unjustifiable

adj

adj ·6 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That cannot be justified, excused or pardoned.

    "Near-synonyms: indefensible, inexcusable, unforgivable, unjustified, unpardonable, unprovoked, unreasonable, regrettable, unacceptable, unworthy, remiss, blameworthy, culpable, unwarrantable, excessive, immoderate, unconscionable, outrageous, groundless, unfounded, foundationless, baseless, unsupported, unsubstantiated, unconfirmed, uncorroborated, invalid, untenable, weak, shaky, flawed, defective"

Adjective
  1. 1
    incapable of being justified or explained wordnet

Synonyms

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baselessblameworthybottomlessculpableexcessiveexorbitant

Example

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"Dropping nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is unjustifiable."

Etymology

From un- + justifiable.

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