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Justified for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'dʒʌstʌ,faɪd

What does Justified really mean?

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Justified is a word that we use to describe something when it is fair, right, or reasonable. It means that there is a good reason or explanation for why something is the way it is or why someone did something. It's like when you have a really good excuse for not doing your homework on time, and when you explain it to your teacher, they understand and think it's fair.

Let me give you an example to help you understand it better. Imagine you have a favorite toy that you like to play with every day. One day, your friend comes over to your house and accidentally breaks your toy. You might feel really upset and angry because it was something important to you. Now, if your friend immediately says sorry and explains that it was an accident, that would be justified. In this case, your friend did something wrong, but they had a good reason (it was an accident) and they admitted their mistake, which makes it fair and reasonable.

Now, let's talk about another definition of "justified." Sometimes, people use this word when they want to describe an action or decision that is morally right. It means that what someone did was the right thing to do. For example, if someone steals something from you, and you report it to the police, your actions would be justified because stealing is not right, and you are doing what is fair and reasonable to ensure justice.

So, to sum it up, "justified" means that something is fair, right, reasonable, or morally right. It's like having a good reason for something or doing the right thing in a certain situation. Can you think of any other situations where something can be justified?

Revised and Fact checked by David Williams on 2023-10-29 13:35:00

Justified In a sentece

Learn how to use Justified inside a sentece

  • Alex was late for class because his car broke down, so he had a justified reason for being late.
  • Emily spent all her money on books, which her parents thought was justified because reading is important.
  • Sam got a low grade on his test, but he felt it was justified because he didn't study enough.
  • The company decided to fire John because of his repeated absences, which they believed was justified.
  • Sarah was upset with her friend for cancelling their plans at the last minute, but realized it was justified when she found out her friend was sick.

Justified Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

Justified Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.