Synonym Dictionary

Fair treatment and action that respect what people are properly due.

A reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.

To provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.

Unable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.

To become accustomed to a different environment or set of conditions.

To make room for, adapt to, or meet the needs of someone or something.

An explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.

One of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

To act in accordance with a rule, standard, or accepted pattern.

A framework that weighs the value of future outcomes according to when they occur.

Fair and just toward the people involved.

Relating to principles of right conduct or consistent with accepted moral standards.

Making a fault or difficult situation seem less serious or blameworthy.

Willing to consider people and arguments without bias or favoritism.

Uncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.

A model of adaptation in which gains or losses in happiness may fade as people become accustomed to changed circumstances.

About to occur very soon.

Beginning to emerge or develop.

Angry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.

Anger at something considered unjust or improper.

Unfair or unequal in an unjust way.

Unfairness or an instance of unequal treatment.

Skillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.

Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.