Unjustifiably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unjustifiably

 

[ ˌʌnˈʤʌstɪfaɪəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a manner that lacks justification

In a way that is not reasonable or cannot be explained or supported.

Synonyms

undeservedly, unreasonably, unwarrantedly

Examples of usage

  • He was unjustifiably fired from his job without any warning.
  • The decision to increase the prices was unjustifiably made without consulting the customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "unjustifiably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injustificadamente

🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्वक

🇩🇪 unrechtmäßig

🇮🇩 tanpa alasan yang sah

🇺🇦 безпідставно

🇵🇱 bezpodstawnie

🇯🇵 正当性がない形で

🇫🇷 injustement

🇪🇸 injustificadamente

🇹🇷 haksız yere

🇰🇷 정당한 이유 없이

🇸🇦 بلا مبرر

🇨🇿 neodůvodněně

🇸🇰 neopodstatnene

🇨🇳 无正当理由地

🇸🇮 neopravičeno

🇮🇸 óhóflega

🇰🇿 негізсіз

🇬🇪 არასამართლიანად

🇦🇿 haqsız olaraq

🇲🇽 injustificadamente

Word origin

The word 'unjustifiably' is formed by combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with the adjective 'justifiable', which is derived from the verb 'justify'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'unjustifiably'. The origin of 'justify' can be traced back to the Latin word 'justificare', which means 'to act justly or rightly'. Over time, the word evolved in English to convey the idea of providing a valid reason or explanation for something. The adverb 'unjustifiably' is used to describe actions or decisions that lack proper justification or reasoning.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,720, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.