Injustifiably: meaning, definitions and examples

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injustifiably

 

[ ɪndʒʌstɪfaɪəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

when describing an action or behavior

In a way that is not able to be explained or justified; without a valid reason or excuse.

Synonyms

baselessly, unjustly, unwarrantedly

Examples of usage

  • He was unjustifiably fired from his job.
  • She was unjustifiably accused of cheating.
Context #2 | Adverb

when describing a feeling or emotion

In a manner that is not deserved or appropriate; without justification.

Synonyms

undeservedly, unjustly, unmeritedly

Examples of usage

  • He felt unjustifiably guilty about the situation.
  • She was unjustifiably proud of her accomplishments.

Translations

Translations of the word "injustifiably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injustificadamente

🇮🇳 अनुचित रूप से

🇩🇪 unrechtfertigbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dibenarkan

🇺🇦 необґрунтовано

🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwie

🇯🇵 正当化できないほどに

🇫🇷 injustifiablement

🇪🇸 injustificadamente

🇹🇷 haksız yere

🇰🇷 정당하지 않게

🇸🇦 دون مبرر

🇨🇿 neoprávněně

🇸🇰 neoprávnene

🇨🇳 无正当理由地

🇸🇮 neupravičeno

🇮🇸 óafsakanlega

🇰🇿 негізсіз

🇬🇪 უსაფუძვლოდ

🇦🇿 əsassız olaraq

🇲🇽 injustificadamente

Etymology

The word 'injustifiably' is derived from the combination of 'injustifiable' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'injustifiable' comes from 'injustifiable' (late 16th century), which is formed from 'in-' (not) and 'justifiable'. The adverbial form 'injustifiably' first appeared in the early 19th century, evolving to express actions, behaviors, or feelings that lack justification or merit.

See also: justifiability, justifiable, justification, justified, justifyingly, unjustifiably, unjustified.