adjective
Uncommon
unjustified
Unjustified (adjective) means not backed up by good reason; without justification. Example: “The fear turned out to be completely unjustified.”
adjective
1
Not backed up by good reason; without justification.
"The fear turned out to be completely unjustified."
2
In typesetting, text arranged so the lines are not evenly aligned on both edges.
"The document used unjustified text, giving it a ragged right edge."
"unjustified text in a wordprocessor"
How to use unjustified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving no good reason behind it, or (in text layout) not aligned neatly on both sides.
Common pairings
unjustified fear
unjustified claim
unjustified text
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unjustified
- Superlative
- most unjustified
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Etymology
From "un-" + "justified."
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What does “unjustified” mean?
The word “unjustified” means not backed up by good reason; without justification. In plain terms, having no good reason behind it, or (in text layout) not aligned neatly on both sides.
How do you use “unjustified” in a sentence?
Here is “unjustified” used in a sentence: “The fear turned out to be completely unjustified.”
What part of speech is “unjustified”?
“Unjustified” is an adjective.
Is “unjustified” a common word?
“Unjustified” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unjustified” have?
“Unjustified” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not backed up by good reason; without justification.
