the slightest justification

Frequency: 5.54.7 per million words

Used in negative sentences to mean 'no justification at all'.

justificationADJECTIVE + justification

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the slightest

Examples (10)

  • There was not the slightest justification for his rude behavior.
  • The committee found no evidence, not the slightest justification for her accusations.
  • His abrupt departure from the meeting had not the slightest justification.
  • She had not given him the slightest justification for thinking she was interested in him.
  • They proceeded with the controversial plan without the slightest justification.
  • The report concluded there was not the slightest justification for the increase in prices.
  • How can you impose such strict rules without the slightest justification?
  • He couldn't offer the slightest justification for breaking the agreement.
  • Despite their demands, there was never the slightest justification for the additional funding.
  • The harsh criticism seemed to lack the slightest justification.