pardonably

/ˈpɑrdənəbli/
adverb
  1. In a way that can be forgiven or excused; understandably.
    • The students were pardonably confused by the complicated instructions.
    • She was pardonably upset when she lost her wallet.
    • He was pardonably proud of his daughter's achievement.
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