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 Appalled by the failure to answer many questions, Democrats responded with what was often, though not always, justifiable outrage. — David Wippman, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 When Jewish exclusion and hateful words are used, there is justifiable fear that someone will hear it as a call to do much worse. — Scott Levin, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2026 The tax revolt was a successful attempt by a small group of ideologues to capitalize on people’s justifiable anger at the cost-of-living crisis that followed the war in Vietnam, along with California’s runaway home prices. — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 The valuation of Fernandez is entirely justifiable within the context of the huge fees paid by several Premier League clubs, and specifically City, for high-level central midfielders this summer. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for justifiable

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Adjective

California officials have previously said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters -- a sentiment that the federal judge presiding over the case echoed in his blistering order denying the federal government's request.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
California officials have previously said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters — a sentiment that the federal judge presiding over the case echoed in his blistering order denying the federal government's request.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of legitimate

Adjective

Later, dinner can range from candlelit seaside dining to charming restaurants like Casinha in the rustic village center, where flip-flops are acceptable attire.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Of course, the main reason for using the alphabet is for clarity and safety, but it has sometimes been used to convey words that might not be deemed acceptable for military communications.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of acceptable

Adjective

Publish a useful, supportable answer, then listen for whether the next conversations change.

— Dennis Kirwan, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 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

For months the university has been briefing journalists that its appointment system is rigorous and defendable, and that the campaign was targeted against a Black academic because of his race.

— Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Even if maritime regulators demanded shippers purchase more defendable vessels, the crews aboard are unready for the challenge.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of defendable

Adjective

That is mid-range, so either buying or selling premium can be viable for this trade.

— Julia Spina, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, the rest of the class of 2026 director duos have been collaborators from the start of their careers, with Los Javis and Lord and Miller, the two most viable Best Director candidates, even having shorthand nicknames within the industry.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of viable

Adjective

Carlisle is entitled to make fun of her colleagues for overestimating the power of rational argument and for preferring false simplicity to complicated truth.

— Kieran Setiya, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
The calm, rational response to the Dallas Cowboys’ latest embarrassing performance is to burn it down.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

International financial institutions must be able to deliver financing quickly, at scale, and at reasonable cost, so that no developing country is forced to choose between servicing its debt and investing in its people.

— Pedro Sánchez, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026
There are people who want a complication but want it at a reasonable price.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

The design also divides the plant into maintainable sectors, allowing equipment to be accessed and serviced over its operating life.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of maintainable

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