What is another word for justifiably?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌstɪfˌa͡ɪəbli] (IPA)

Justifiably means that something is morally and logically valid and reasonable. There are many synonyms for this word that can be used to convey similar meanings in different contexts. Justifiable, legitimable, defensible, and warranted are some of the synonyms for justifiably that can be used in place of each other. Reasonable, justified, valid, and acceptable are other synonyms that highlight the idea of something being morally right and supported by logic. Other synonyms for justifiably include logical, sound, right, proper, fair, and equitable. It is essential to choose the right synonym according to the context to convey the intended meaning accurately.

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What are the hypernyms for Justifiably?

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What are the opposite words for justifiably?

Antonyms for the word "justifiably" include unjustifiably, wrongly, invalidly, and groundlessly. If something is unjustifiable, it cannot be justified or excused or is not reasonable for a particular situation. Wrongly suggests an incorrect or inaccurate action that is not valid or lawful. Invalidly means something is not legally or logically acceptable or lacking proper justification. Groundlessly means something is without reason or basis, something that is unfounded or has no validity. In summary, using any of these antonyms in place of justifiably implies that the action or situation is not justified or lacks proper justification.

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Usage examples for Justifiably

What other community can justifiably lay claim to have succeeded, through the unsupported efforts of one of its humble members, in securing the spontaneous allegiance of Royalty to its Cause, and in winning such marvelous and written testimonies to its truth?
"The Advent of Divine Justice"
Shoghi Effendi
"And if," wrote Miss Dore, justifiably annoyed, "after saying all those things to the poor kid and telling her she was the only thing in sight, he thinks he can just slide off with a 'Good-bye!
"A Damsel in Distress"
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Every elector justifiably may, and naturally will, seek to ascertain that between the candidate whom he supports and himself there is a general conformity of opinion; an absolute identity he will never find, and he has no right to ask.
"The Constitutional History of England From 1760 to 1860"
Charles Duke Yonge

Famous quotes with Justifiably

  • I don't believe America will justifiably make an unprovoked attack on another nation. It would not be consistent with what we have been as a nation or what we should be as a nation.
    Dick Armey
  • All Moroccans are justifiably proud of the development of democratic institutions in Morocco.
    Donald Evans
  • I allowed artists to play for as long as they felt they could justifiably continue to create.
    Norman Granz
  • Even institutions of State, such as the judiciary, were seriously weakened, to the extent that the citizenry justifiably feared a breakdown in law and order. The business community was hit by a slump in sales and confidence, leading to reduced earnings and loss of jobs.
    Kamisese Mara
  • The maxims are, first, that the individual is not accountable to society for his actions, in so far as these concern the interests of no person but himself. Advice, instruction, persuasion, and avoidance by other people if thought necessary by them for their own good, are the only measures by which society can justifiably express its dislike or disapprobation of his conduct. Secondly, that for such actions as are prejudicial to the interests of others, the individual is accountable, and may be subjected either to social or to legal punishment, if society is of opinion that the one or the other is requisite for its protection.
    John Stuart Mill

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