JUSTIFIABLE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

justifiable

adjective

ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl

Definition of justifiable

as in legitimate

capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack had justifiable reasons for leaving early

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Recent Examples of justifiable And maybe, Alice wonders, this killer is killing for a justifiable reason. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 June 2026 While some of the public comments veer into conspiracy-territory, the vast majority surveyed by Futurism express some justifiable anxiety at the idea of a for-profit tech giant spearheading a project like this. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026 Paul's insistence that Usyk lost is justifiable. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable. — Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for justifiable

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Adjective

But if audiences choose to keep building up their personal collections through legitimate means instead of the black market, that will be their choice.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Service providers are building flexible compliance programs and integrated solutions, preparing for a market that looks more legitimate but still demands rigorous oversight and proactive infrastructure development amidst persistent uncertainty.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of legitimate

Adjective

The output has to be supportable, reviewable and grounded in information that can actually survive scrutiny later.

— Arun Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.

— Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of supportable

Adjective

With its transit system already short on cash, Miami-Dade’s ambitious blueprint for expanding rail service countywide no longer looks viable without higher taxes, according to a memo from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
According to Gunson of the International Crisis Group, statements like this suggest that Washington does not view Machado’s movement as a viable alternative for governing Venezuela.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

While shocking, the Australian Space Agency said there’s a completely rational, albeit cosmic, explanation.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
But for now, the decline of reading seems to be ushering in a less rational, analytical, and sophisticated mode of thinking.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

But working and maintainable are not the same thing, which is where companies start making very expensive mistakes.

— Oleg Lola, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Why These Habits Actually Stick What makes these rules actually maintainable is their quick, flexible, and immediately impactful nature.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026

Definition of maintainable

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