just because

adverb
UK: /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɒz/
US: /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɔːz/

  1. For no particular reason; simply because one wants to.

    1. I don't know, I did it just because. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to quit her job just because she felt like a change of scenery. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that the reason given is not a good or sufficient one.

    1. Can I have a cookie? No, just because you want one. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can't skip your homework just because you feel tired; it's important to keep up with your studies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nonetheless anyway regardless
just because noun

  1. The (often weak) reason provided for doing something.

    1. His excuse was just because. [ ] [ ]
    2. I asked her why, and her answer was a simple just because, which didn't satisfy me. [ ] [ ]
just because conjunction

  1. Used as a conjunction to introduce a reason that is often considered inadequate or illogical.

    1. I don't like him, just because. [ ] [ ]
    2. She won't attend the meeting, just because she finds it boring and unproductive. [ ] [ ]
just because idiom

  1. Used to dismiss or rebut an argument or statement.

    1. Just because you're older doesn't mean you're right. [ ] [ ]
    2. Just because he's the manager doesn't give him the right to speak to employees disrespectfully. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "just because" in English means: For no particular reason; simply because one wants to., Used to indicate that the reason given is not a good or sufficient one..

The phonetic transcription of "just because" is /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɒz/ in British English and /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈkɔːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "just because": nonetheless, anyway, regardless.

Example usage of "just because": "I don't know, I did it just because.". More examples on the page.