Unjustified
adjective
Not shown to be right or reasonable.
His punishment was completely unjustified.
Often appears as...
- completely unjustified
- entirely unjustified
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Disapproving
adjective
Not done or presented in a way that is correct or good.
The budget was unjustified because it was not based on facts.
Often appears as...
- unjustified budget
- unjustified cost
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Disapproving
Financial
adjective
In typography, text has a ragged edge instead of being flush on the right.
He preferred unjustified type layout for the book.
Often appears as...
- unjustified text
- unjustified layout
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Typography
adjective
Not shown to be right or reasonable.
His punishment was completely unjustified.
Often appears as...
- completely unjustified
- entirely unjustified
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not done or presented in a way that is correct or good.
The budget was unjustified because it was not based on facts.
Often appears as...
- unjustified budget
- unjustified cost
Usage tips
Disapproving
Financial
adjective
In typography, text has a ragged edge instead of being flush on the right.
He preferred unjustified type layout for the book.
Often appears as...
- unjustified text
- unjustified layout
Usage tips
Typography
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Perceived Fairness
Use 'unjustified' to express a sense of unfairness in actions without proper reason.
They felt the fine was unjustified and argued against it.
Pro Tip 2/3Reacting to Decisions
'Unjustified' often reflects personal disagreement with a decision or action.
She called the sudden cancellation of the event unjustified.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Unjustified' can carry an emotional charge, emphasizing the speaker's strong feelings.
He was visibly upset, labeling the accusations as completely unjustified.
Pro Tip 1/3Perceived Fairness
Use 'unjustified' to express a sense of unfairness in actions without proper reason.
They felt the fine was unjustified and argued against it.
Pro Tip 2/3Reacting to Decisions
'Unjustified' often reflects personal disagreement with a decision or action.
She called the sudden cancellation of the event unjustified.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Unjustified' can carry an emotional charge, emphasizing the speaker's strong feelings.
He was visibly upset, labeling the accusations as completely unjustified.
Pro Tip 1/3Perceived Fairness
Use 'unjustified' to express a sense of unfairness in actions without proper reason.
They felt the fine was unjustified and argued against it.
Pro Tip 2/3Reacting to Decisions
'Unjustified' often reflects personal disagreement with a decision or action.
She called the sudden cancellation of the event unjustified.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Unjustified' can carry an emotional charge, emphasizing the speaker's strong feelings.
He was visibly upset, labeling the accusations as completely unjustified.
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Quote examples
Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
Unfortunately, there is a tendency among political elites to distrust the opinions of ordinary people. They are perceived to base their views on dark instincts and unjustified fears, rather than on rational choices. European voters, however, are highly educated, and it is ridiculous to suppose they can be easily fooled or manipulated.
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Johanna Siguroardottir
Icelander Statesman
The Icesave matter is complex and it is understandable that the issue has been oversimplified by many. Unfortunately some of the basic facts of the matter have been unilaterally interpreted, and sometimes distorted, giving rise to unjustified criticism of the conduct of the Icelandic authorities.
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Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Bottom 10 Percent progressives are not enthusiastic about concentrations of wealth. But that's not what keeps them up at night. Their focus is on deprivation and lack of opportunity. They're motivated by empathy for people who are suffering, rather than outrage over unjustified wealth.
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Glenn Greenwald
American Journalist
Who cares if virtually the entire world views Obama's drone attacks as unjustified and wrong? Who cares if the Muslim world continues to seethe with anti-American animus as a result of this aggression? Empires do what they want.
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Ann Veneman
American Public Servant
I think that's unjustified criticism. We have had a number of measures in place in this country for several years to mitigate the possibility of mad cow spreading in this country. We have found a single case.
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Timothy Garton Ash
British Author
One thing, however, I know with certainty: violence, or the direct threat of violence, of the kind we have seen in the past few days, is totally unjustified as a response to any published word or image.
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
At the present day the crude theory of the sexual impulse held on one side, and the ignorant rejection of theory altogether on the other side, are beginning to be seen as both alike unjustified.
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Paloma Faith
English Actress
I stay true to my lyrics. If I go back and look at them in hindsight, the emotions I had when I wrote them have passed. It feels unjustified to change them.
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Antonio Guterres
Portuguese Politician
Torture remains unacceptable and unjustified at all times, including during states of emergency, political instability, or even in a war.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead.
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Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
Unfortunately, there is a tendency among political elites to distrust the opinions of ordinary people. They are perceived to base their views on dark instincts and unjustified fears, rather than on rational choices. European voters, however, are highly educated, and it is ridiculous to suppose they can be easily fooled or manipulated.
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Johanna Siguroardottir
Icelander Statesman
The Icesave matter is complex and it is understandable that the issue has been oversimplified by many. Unfortunately some of the basic facts of the matter have been unilaterally interpreted, and sometimes distorted, giving rise to unjustified criticism of the conduct of the Icelandic authorities.
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Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Bottom 10 Percent progressives are not enthusiastic about concentrations of wealth. But that's not what keeps them up at night. Their focus is on deprivation and lack of opportunity. They're motivated by empathy for people who are suffering, rather than outrage over unjustified wealth.
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Glenn Greenwald
American Journalist
Who cares if virtually the entire world views Obama's drone attacks as unjustified and wrong? Who cares if the Muslim world continues to seethe with anti-American animus as a result of this aggression? Empires do what they want.
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Ann Veneman
American Public Servant
I think that's unjustified criticism. We have had a number of measures in place in this country for several years to mitigate the possibility of mad cow spreading in this country. We have found a single case.
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Timothy Garton Ash
British Author
One thing, however, I know with certainty: violence, or the direct threat of violence, of the kind we have seen in the past few days, is totally unjustified as a response to any published word or image.
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Havelock Ellis
British Psychologist
At the present day the crude theory of the sexual impulse held on one side, and the ignorant rejection of theory altogether on the other side, are beginning to be seen as both alike unjustified.
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Paloma Faith
English Actress
I stay true to my lyrics. If I go back and look at them in hindsight, the emotions I had when I wrote them have passed. It feels unjustified to change them.
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Antonio Guterres
Portuguese Politician
Torture remains unacceptable and unjustified at all times, including during states of emergency, political instability, or even in a war.
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Albert Einstein
German Physicist
The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there's no risk of accident for someone who's dead.
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