unwarranted Definition
- 1not justified or authorized
- 2not having a basis in reason or fact
Using unwarranted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unwarranted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The police had no evidence to support their unwarranted arrest of the innocent man.
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Her accusations were completely unwarranted and hurtful.
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The company's decision to lay off employees was unwarranted given their financial success.
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The teacher's harsh criticism of the student was unwarranted and unfair.
unwarranted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for unwarranted
- unjustified
- baseless
- groundless
- uncalled-for
- unfounded
Antonyms for unwarranted
Summary: unwarranted in Brief
'Unwarranted' [ˌʌnˈwɒrəntɪd] means not justified or authorized, lacking a basis in reason or fact. It is often used to describe actions or statements that are unjustified, such as 'The teacher's harsh criticism of the student was unwarranted and unfair.' Synonyms include 'unjustified,' 'uncalled-for,' 'unfounded,' 'baseless,' and 'groundless.'
