Basic Details
Word: Justified
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a good reason for something; something that is right or reasonable.
Synonyms: Valid, warranted, defensible
Antonyms: Unjustified, unwarranted, unreasonable
Idioms and Phrases
- Justified anger: Anger that is reasonable and based on a good reason. Example: "Her justified anger about the unfair treatment led to positive changes in the school."
- Justified concerns: Worries that are based on real issues. Example: "The community voiced their justified concerns about safety after several incidents."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher felt her decision was justified, as it was meant to help the students learn better.
Example 2: His actions were justified because he was trying to protect his friend from harm.
Example 3: The companys new policy was justified by the need to improve workplace safety.
Fun Fact
The word "justified" comes from the Latin word "justus", which means "just" or "righteous". Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word "justifien", meaning "to demonstrate as right".
Famous Quote
"Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere." Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "justified" mean?
a) Having a good reason
b) Being unfair
c) Without purpose
d) Ignoring the truth
Answer: a) Having a good reason
2. Which of these is a synonym of "justified"?
a) Unreasonable
b) Valid
c) Illogical
d) Groundless
Answer: b) Valid
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "justified"?
a) Defensible
b) Warranted
c) Unjustified
d) Reasonable
Answer: c) Unjustified
4. Which sentence uses "justified" correctly?
a) His victory was justified by his skills.
b) It rained justified this morning.
c) She has justified her lunch as a nice surprise.
d) The sun justified shining brightly today.
Answer: a) His victory was justified by his skills.
5. What does "justified concerns" mean?
a) Worries that are unreal
b) Concerns based on real issues
c) Concerns that shouldn't exist
d) Unrelated worries
Answer: b) Concerns based on real issues
