justifiably
For good cause
Justifiably means with good reason or legitimate grounds.
If you're justifiably angry, your anger makes sense given the circumstances.
If someone is justifiably proud, their pride is warranted: She was justifiably concerned about the company's finances.
The word validates a feeling or action as reasonable rather than excessive or irrational.
Rightfully earned or warranted
- earnedGained by effort
- entitledHaving rightful claim
- rewardedGiven something earned
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
acknowledged · due · fitting · appropriate · proper · suitable · commendable · laudable
Properly justified or sanctioned
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- validLegally or logically sound
- vindicatedCleared of accusation
- excusableWarranting forgiveness
permissible · allowable · tenable · supportable · maintainable · arguable · plausible · credible
Through sound reasoning
- reasonablyTo a sensible degree
- rationallyIn a logical manner
- coherentlyIn connected, sensible manner
- analyticallyBy careful systematic reasoning
objectively · soundly · cogently · sensibly · intelligently · systematically · methodically · empirically
With moral correctness
- morallyRegarding ethical principles
- righteouslyWith moral correctness
- honorablyWith ethical conduct
- conscientiouslyWith moral thoroughness
scrupulously · principled · virtuously · uprightly · honestly · fairly · equitably · impartially
With mature accountability
- culpablyIn blameworthy manner
- transparentlyIn an obvious manner
- defensiblyWith valid reasoning
- openlyWithout hiding anything
deserved
Rightfully earned or warranted
recognized · acknowledged · due · fitting · appropriate · proper · suitable · commendable · laudable · praiseworthy
warranted
Properly justified or sanctioned
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- validLegally or logically sound
- vindicatedCleared of accusation
excusable · permissible · allowable · tenable · supportable · maintainable · arguable · plausible · credible · defensible
logically
Through sound reasoning
- reasonablyTo a sensible degree
- rationallyIn a logical manner
- coherentlyIn connected, sensible manner
analytically · objectively · soundly · cogently · sensibly · intelligently · systematically · methodically · empirically · evidentially
ethically
With moral correctness
- morallyRegarding ethical principles
- righteouslyWith moral correctness
- honorablyWith ethical conduct
conscientiously · scrupulously · principled · virtuously · uprightly · honestly · fairly · equitably · impartially · decently
responsibly
With mature accountability
- culpablyIn blameworthy manner
- transparentlyIn an obvious manner
- defensiblyWith valid reasoning
justifiablyunjustifiably
Without adequate grounds
unjustly · wrongly · illegitimately · indefensibly · unwarrantedly
justifiablygratuitously
Without cause or justification
arbitrarily · needlessly · unnecessarily · wantonly · capriciously
- justifiable homicideLegally sanctioned taking of life