justifiable

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

: capable of being justified : excusable

… justifiable family pride.

—Current Biography

justifiability

ˌjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

justifiably

ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of justifiable

• legitimate
• acceptable
• supportable
• defendable
• viable
• rational
• reasonable
• maintainable
• defensible

Examples of justifiable in a Sentence

had justifiable reasons for leaving early

Recent Examples on the Web

The Interior Department is also poised to insist the new course will be a better option for golfers, and thus its decision making is reasonable and justifiable. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026

MacNeil and Crochet have justifiable faith that regulars like me, lured by their unimpeachable sandwiches and pastas, will look at their constantly changing pastries and feel the exact same way. —Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026

Revel is gaining justifiable fame for throwing together some very fine cocktails served alongside one of the most legendary burgers in the city. —Outside, 17 Feb. 2026

Walking and hiking have become hugely popular as Mallorca increasingly leans into its (entirely justifiable) reputation for landscape beauty as well as sun, sea, and sangria. —Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for justifiable

• leviable
• reliable
• classifiable
• modifiable
• notifiable
• satisfiable
• specifiable
• undeniable
• unreliable
• verifiable
• emulsifiable
• identifiable

Legal Definition

justifiable

adjective

jus·​ti·​fi·​able ˌjəs-tə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 

: capable of being justified

justifiable reliance