unjustified
/ʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
un · jus · ti · fied
/ʌn · ˈdʒʌs · tɪ · faɪd/
English Definition
adj. not shown to be right or reasonable
Significado en Español
injustificado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không có căn cứ, vô lý
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Example Sentence
His anger seemed unjustified in this case.
在这件事上他的愤怒显得没有道理。
Synonyms
unwarranted
baseless
groundless
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “unjustified”:
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A
unwarranted
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B
justified
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C
warranted
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D
reasonable
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A — unwarranted.
“unjustified” means adj. not shown to be right or reasonable
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His sudden, ______ anger surprised and badly frightened everyone present.
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A
fair
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B
justified
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C
deserved
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D
unjustified
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D — unjustified.
“unjustified” means adj. not shown to be right or reasonable
Common questions about “unjustified”
What does “unjustified” mean?
unjustified — adj. not shown to be right or reasonable. In Chinese: 无正当理由的.
How do you pronounce “unjustified”?
unjustified is pronounced /ʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: un · jus · ti · fied.
How do you use “unjustified” in a sentence?
His anger seemed unjustified in this case. (在这件事上他的愤怒显得没有道理。)
What are synonyms for “unjustified”?
unwarranted, baseless, groundless — all close in meaning to unjustified (adj. not shown to be right or reasonable).
Is “unjustified” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unjustified appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
