silentjustification
nounUK /ˈsaɪlənt ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈsaɪlənt ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
A reason you keep to yourself for why you did something.
She gave a silentjustification for leaving early, but she never told anyone what it was.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An excuse someone believes but never says out loud.
His silentjustification for skipping the meeting was that he was too tired.
3. A defense of an action that is only thought, not spoken.
The silentjustification in her mind made her feel better about the mistake.
4. A reason kept secret to avoid explaining yourself to others.
He kept a silentjustification for not calling back, but it only made things worse.