New York's bad manners are often condemned and often very deservedly. Even though the cause is carelessness rather than intentional indifference, the indifference is no less actual and the rudeness inexcusable. What is the closest meaning of the underlined phrase as it used in the excerpt? carefully scrutinized justifiably criticized undeniably improper thoroughly convincing

Let's make it clear that the underlined phrase should be "condemned and often very deservedly."

The option that is the closest in meaning to the underlined phrase is:

justifiably criticized.

Explanation:

According to the author of this passage, New Yorkers are often criticized for their rudeness, and they apparently deserve it. This is what he/she means by saying "condemned and often very deservedly." In other words, the criticism made is justifiable. There are indeed good reasons to see them as rude, even if they are just being careless. Therefore, we can say that the option that is closest in meaning to the phrase is "justifiably criticized."

that is based on your opinion not an answer someone can just give you unless you want to lie on your opinion. no offense wasn't trying to be rude. tip: use words like instead of don't put do not and you get what i mean