Synonyms for unjustifiable
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Inexcusable
inexcusable, indefensible, unjustified, unwarranted, unreasonable, unconscionable, unpardonable, outrageous, insupportable, excessive, unforgivable, immoderate, unwarrantable, exorbitant, undue
2. Culpable
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
That cannot be justified, excused or pardoned.
Example sentences
- unwarranted I feel resentment against your unwarranted criticism.
- unjustified It's not unjustified, given the circumstances.
- inexcusable Tom's behaviour at the party was inexcusable.
- indefensible Israel's barbaric actions are indefensible.
- unacceptable Spying between friends is absolutely unacceptable.
- regrettable It is regrettable that you did not start earlier.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unjustifiable | falling | |
| unwarranted | falling | |
| unjustified | falling | |
| inexcusable | falling | |
| indefensible | falling | |
| unacceptable | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- undue2
- 6 letters
- remiss2
- 8 letters
- unworthy3, culpable3
- 9 letters
- excessive3
- 10 letters
- outrageous3, exorbitant4, unprovoked3, immoderate
- 11 letters
- unwarranted4, inexcusable5, unjustified4, regrettable4, blameworthy
- 12 letters
- unacceptable5, unreasonable4, unforgivable5, indefensible5, unpardonable
- 13 letters
- insupportable5, unwarrantable
- 14 letters
- unconscionable5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (undue2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- injustifiable
- Italiano
- ingiustificabile