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unjustifiable

UK/ʌn'dʒʌstɪfaɪəb(ə)l/US/.ʌn'dʒʌstifaiәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Impossible to justify or excuse

无法辩解的;不合理的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
justifilaw, right, oath, justice
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=unjustifiable

un- (not) + justifiable = that cannot be shown to be right.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Such a delay is completely unjustifiable given the deadline.

  • 2.

    The court called the use of force unjustifiable.

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