Injustifiably: meaning, definitions and examples

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injustifiably

[ ɪndʒʌstɪfaɪəbli ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.