Unjustify

To fail to provide a valid or sufficient reason or rationale for an action, belief, or situation; to demonstrate the lack of justification; to show something is not deserved or warranted. It often implies a violation of fairness, reasonableness, or established principles. The act of *unjustifying* highlights the absence of acceptable grounds or excuses, exposing the flawed logic, bias, or ill-conceived nature underlying the matter at hand. It focuses on proving that something is wrong rather than focusing on if there's a right or wrong side. It highlights the importance of providing concrete, factual, and morally sound reasons for choices and actions.

Unjustify meaning with examples

• The company attempted to unjustify its sudden layoffs by citing 'restructuring,' but the employees argued there were no financial downturns. They believed management failed to properly explain the choices or show enough reasons for the cuts, leaving them in the dark and unsure of the reasoning. The lack of transparency sparked anger.
• The prosecutor struggled to unjustify the biased selection of jurors, as all of the jurors chosen appeared to share a prejudice against the defendant. The defense attorney successfully argued the jury's impartiality, or lack thereof, violated the constitutional right to a fair trial. The case was dismissed due to lack of legal grounds.
• After receiving numerous complaints, the city council was challenged to unjustify the budget allocation. Residents questioned the disproportionate spending on a new park while essential services like road maintenance were severely underfunded. Public outrage arose because of the poor reasoning behind the budget.
• The author tried to unjustify the main character’s cruel behavior, but the readers found the justifications for the actions unconvincing. The backstory provided offered flimsy rationales, failing to elicit empathy for the protagonist. They saw that the actions simply did not make sense with what they were supposed to know.
• The government's actions were taken to unjustify the new surveillance measures. Civil liberty groups demanded that the administration prove that these measures were effective and essential, without violating the fundamental right of privacy. This action was meant to prove the new actions were not reasonable.