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Justified ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd Felt Fully Proved Adjective Bre Money

Word justified
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd / NAmE / ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd /
Example
  • she felt fully justified in asking for her money back.
  • his fears proved justified.
  • can her actions be morally justified?
  • she felt fully justified in asking for a refund.
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justified

(adjective)BrE / ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd / NAmE / ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd /
  1. having a good reason for doing something
    • She felt fully justified in asking for her money back.
  2. existing or done for a good reason
    • His fears proved justified.

    Extra Examples

    • Can her actions be morally justified?
    • She felt fully justified in asking for a refund.
    • The suspicion proved amply justified.
    • a logical and easily justified decision
    • Higher taxes on imports may well be economically justified.
    • I don’t think the death penalty is ever justified.
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