slightest justification

Frequency: 5.22.9 per million words

the weakest possible reason or defense

slightestADJECTIVE + NOUN

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justification

Examples (10)

  • He had not the slightest justification for his actions.
  • There was no slightest justification for the harsh criticism.
  • She couldn't find the slightest justification for her impulsive decision.
  • Without the slightest justification, he accused her of lying.
  • The committee found no slightest justification for the proposed budget cuts.
  • Do you believe there is even the slightest justification for this behavior?
  • His outburst lacked the slightest justification and was entirely unprovoked.
  • They offered no slightest justification for their prolonged absence.
  • The evidence provided not the slightest justification for the arrest.
  • She couldn't offer the slightest justification for her unusual request.