justified in (doing something)

Frequency: 8.0120.0 per million words

Used to show the specific action for which there is a good reason.

justifiedjustified + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She felt fully justified in asking for a refund.
  • His anger was justified in the circumstances.
  • Are you really justified in taking such drastic measures?
  • The manager was justified in dismissing the employee for misconduct.
  • We believe we are justified in demanding higher wages.
  • Many argue that the war was never justified in the first place.
  • I'm not sure if he was justified in making that decision without consulting us.
  • Her skepticism seemed perfectly justified in light of past failures.
  • They felt completely justified in celebrating their victory loudly.
  • Is a small lie ever justified in order to protect someone's feelings?