Unjustifiable
(adjective)
Not capable of being justified or defended; not able to be shown to be right or fair.
Origin:
From the word "un" meaning "not" and "justifiable" meaning "capable of being justified or defended".
Examples:
- The company's actions were deemed unjustifiable and they were forced to pay a large fine.
- His behavior was unjustifiable and he was fired from his job.
- The war's unjustifiable human cost was too high to be justified.
- The police's use of force was deemed unjustifiable and the officer was charged.
- The company's decision was deemed unjustifiable and met with widespread condemnation.