justified (저스-티-파이드 (강세: 저스)) — Having a sound basis in logic, fact, or reason; warranted or defensible.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a sound basis in logic, fact, or reason; warranted or defensible.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪd/
Korean meaning: 정당한, 타당한
Korean pronunciation: 저스-티-파이드 (강세: 저스)
Example Sentences
- His fear of flying cockroaches is totally justified after watching that horror movie.
- The teacher's decision to give extra homework was justified by the students' poor test results.
- I felt justified eating the entire pizza because I hadn't eaten all day.
justified
ADJECTIVE//ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪd//
Having a sound basis in logic, fact, or reason; warranted or defensible.
Having a sound basis in logic, fact, or reason; warranted or defensible.
Standing dignified, the truth justified, while others remain mystified!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'justificare', meaning 'to make righteous or just'. This combines 'justus' (just, righteous) with 'facere' (to make or do).
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His fear of flying cockroaches is totally justified after watching that horror movie.”
“The teacher's decision to give extra homework was justified by the students' poor test results.”
“I felt justified eating the entire pizza because I hadn't eaten all day.”
“The company's decision to increase prices was not justified by market conditions.”
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