1. in a way that is reasonable, right, or acceptable; with good reason

Examples

• She was justifiably angry about the unfair treatment.
• The team was justifiably proud of their championship victory.
• He justifiably refused to work overtime without pay.
• The critics were justifiably harsh in their review of the poorly made film.
• Parents are justifiably concerned about their children’s safety online.
• The company’s stock price justifiably dropped after the scandal broke.