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unjustifiable

British  
/ ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪəbəl /

adjective

  1. not capable of being justified

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Other Word Forms

  • unjustifiably adverb

Example Sentences

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Moskowitz called this development “unjustifiable,” pointing to the company’s “Rule of 120+” status.

From MarketWatch

“We have written the networks letters, and the response, by and large, has been defensive as they attempt to justify what is unjustifiable,” Jackson said at the news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

The California Public Utilities Commission plays a critical role protecting customers from utility investments that lock in unjustifiable rate increases.

From Los Angeles Times

What the panel said: "The panel felt that the ball hit the 'red zone' of his arm that was raised in an unjustifiable position."

From BBC

Bangladesh strongly objected to a protest by a Hindu group outside its diplomatic premises in Delhi, calling it "unjustifiable".

From BBC