justifiably
/ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbli/ (ame, ipa) · /-blē -li/ (ame, mw)
justifiably — adverb
1. used to show that an action, feeling, or judgement can be defended because the r
used to show that an action, feeling, or judgement can be defended because the reason behind it is clear and acceptable to others
Felipe was justifiably angry when his neighbour cut down the apple tree without asking.
justifiably + adjective expressing emotion
Parents are justifiably worried about the amount of time their children spend on social media.
justifiably + worried/concerned (common collocation)
The team felt justifiably proud after winning the regional tournament for the first time in ten years.
Lakshmi could justifiably claim a refund because the laptop stopped working after only one week.
Many readers were justifiably critical of the article, which contained several factual errors.
- rightly
more common, less formal; emphasises correctness of judgement
- understandably
stresses that others can sympathise with the reaction, not just accept it as reasonable
- deservedly
used when someone receives praise or punishment they have earned
- legitimately
more formal; often used in legal or official contexts
- unjustifiably
without an acceptable reason
- groundlessly
more formal; with no basis or evidence
文法句型
justifiably + adjective
justifiably + past participle
用法筆記
Most often modifies adjectives describing emotions or judgements (angry, proud, worried, critical, suspicious) and past participles (justifiably accused, justifiably criticised). Implies a third-party observer would also see the reaction or action as reasonable.