Excusatory
31justificative — adjective 1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing • Syn: ↑defensive, ↑justificatory • Similar to: ↑apologetic, ↑excusatory • Derivationally related forms: ↑justify ( …
32justificatory — adjective 1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing • Syn: ↑defensive, ↑justificative • Similar to: ↑apologetic, ↑excusatory • Derivationally related forms: ↑justify, ↑ …
33rationalise — verb 1. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results We rationalized the factory s production and raised profits • Syn: ↑rationalize • Derivationally related forms: ↑rationalisation,… …
34self-deprecating — adjective conscious of your own shortcomings • Similar to: ↑apologetic, ↑excusatory …
