Antonyms of adj justificative

2 senses of justificative

Sense 1
defensive, justificative, justificatory -- (attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)

INDIRECT (VIA apologetic) -> unapologetic -- (unwilling to make or express an apology; "an unapologetic believer")

Sense 2
justificative, justificatory, vindicatory -- (providing justification)

INDIRECT (VIA exculpatory) -> inculpatory, inculpative -- (causing blame to be imputed to)

Similarity of adj justificative

2 senses of justificative

Sense 1
defensive, justificative, justificatory -- (attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)
       => apologetic (vs. unapologetic), excusatory -- (offering or expressing apology; "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner")

Sense 2
justificative, justificatory, vindicatory -- (providing justification)
       => exculpatory (vs. inculpatory) -- (clearing of guilt or blame)

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