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rationalization

noun

A seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.

Reason offered as justification

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justification excuse self-justification explanation

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rationalize

verb

To offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.

Explain away

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justify excuse explain away defend make excuses for

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receptive

adjective

Willing to listen to, consider, or accept ideas and suggestions.

Open to ideas

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open amenable responsive willing approachable open-minded

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reprehensible

adjective

Deserving strong criticism or condemnation.

Deserving condemnation

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blameworthy condemnable deplorable shameful culpable reproachable

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reproachable

adjective

Deserving criticism or blame.

Deserving blame

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blameworthy censurable reprehensible culpable condemnable

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