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
That this reaction was unjustifiable, greater in force than any force exerted by my father, only exacerbated my state.
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Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The risk-reward is simply unjustifiable at this point with BTC available as an alternative.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
These tariffs are completely unjustifiable, and Canadians are united in the face of this economic threat.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The 107 new plaintiffs join 60 other former patients who have accused Brock in lawsuits last year of inappropriate and medically unjustifiable behavior that at times resulted in lasting physical complications.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The risk-reward is simply unjustifiable at this point with BTC available as an alternative.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
These tariffs are completely unjustifiable, and Canadians are united in the face of this economic threat.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The 107 new plaintiffs join 60 other former patients who have accused Brock in lawsuits last year of inappropriate and medically unjustifiable behavior that at times resulted in lasting physical complications.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjustifiable
Adjective
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Hertz’s 10-month delay in contacting you is unacceptable and likely violates their own policies for handling claims efficiently.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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By the federal government’s own standards, USAID’s fire sale is unacceptable.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Last fall, Brabus unveiled its latest outrageous take on Mercedes’s iconic grand tourer.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Joining forces with the club’s outrageous misfit crew, Wendy launches a daring reverse con to take her tormentor down.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, but for the inclusion of Windom, the racial bias was indefensible.—
Don Siegelman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Senate just passed its version of the $9 billion rescission bill, bringing the country one step closer to ending the most egregious and indefensible federal spending in the modern era.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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While the instinct to protect a young player with Volpe's pedigree is understandable, there comes a point when the frequent excuses and lack of meaningful change becomes inexcusable.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Our verdict: Clever idea, imperfect execution — and soggy bacon is inexcusable.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At its core, the story examines the uneasy coexistence of reintegration and justice, the possibility of forgiving the unforgivable and the pursuit of redemption in the face of irreparable harm.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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Short of your life preserver, your water bottle may be the worst thing to forget, even one day out on the river, where the sun’s rays are unforgivable.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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Conservatives and Republicans in Congress continue to claim that the cost of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits is an insupportable burden on America, so benefits need to be cut, though President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to preserve entitlements like Social Security and Medicare.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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If Sam is wrong, his journalistic sin is unpardonable.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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Attacking innocent citizens, in this case tourists, is utterly appalling and unpardonable.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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If Hill is still an elite player, and tight end Darren Waller can produce half the production Jonnu Smith gave the Dolphins last year, the passing game will have a vicious bite.—
Omar Kelly
August 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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The unique stipulation is the direct result of King's recent, vicious actions against his rival, Myles Borne.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Unjustifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjustifiable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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