unjustifiable

adjective

ˌən-ˈjə-stə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce unjustifiable (audio)
Definition of unjustifiablenext
as in unacceptable
too bad to be excused or justified an unjustifiable attack that must be avenged

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Recent Examples of unjustifiable What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026 What is is happening in Gaza is catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026 What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate. — Brie Stimson , Kelley Kramer, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 This unjustifiable benefit, which could be worth more than a hundred million dollars to the Trumps, would go directly into the pockets of the President and his family. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unjustifiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjustifiable
  1. unacceptable
  2. indefensible
  3. outrageous
  4. inexcusable
  5. unforgivable
  6. insupportable
  7. unpardonable
Adjective
  • William James Middle received its fifth unacceptable rating in a row in the 2025-26 school year.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Not going for it on 4th down, and then settling for a field goal attempt with a 3 point lead is unacceptable!
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unacceptable
Adjective
  • Protecting an outdated business model at the expense of the profession’s future is indefensible.
    — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Then in the second half, Riley made a series of indefensible mistakes.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of indefensible
Adjective
  • These scenes are not the only ones that ring true, however, as Kato and Kyose successfully carry the plot through outrageous coincidence and into three-hanky tearjerking.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That Presidential-immunity decision is an outrageous departure from American jurisprudence.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of outrageous
Adjective
  • Stevenson had one inexcusable play late in the second quarter.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Dallas Cowboys found another inexcusable way to lose a football game on Sunday afternoon in a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of inexcusable
Adjective
  • In her newest novel, award-winning author Imbolo Mbue takes up the age-old question of how to forgive the unforgivable.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
  • As the only game with a total below 40, this will be aesthetically unforgivable.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of unforgivable
Adjective
  • Voters who are feeling flush may be willing to tolerate a degree of self-dealing from politicians that becomes insupportable when grocery bills are high.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • There are people of goodwill who think the way out of this insupportable situation lies in the fight for equal democratic rights in a single state for everyone living in the territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.
    — Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
Definition of insupportable
Adjective
  • Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Alone in George’s office, Roger commits the unpardonable offense of reading his notebook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of unpardonable

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