unwarranted

adjective
/ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd/

Meaning

Not justified or authorized; lacking good reason.
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Not justified or authorized; having no basis or good reason.

Example Sentences

The employee faced unwarranted criticism from his manager.

His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.

His criticism of the new policy was unwarranted.

Synonyms

unjustified, unnecessary, groundless, baseless, excessive, unreasonable
Entry 1
unjustified, unnecessary, groundless, baseless, excessive
Entry 2
unjustified, baseless, unreasonable
Entry 3
unjustified, baseless, unnecessary

Antonyms

justified, reasonable, valid, necessary
Entry 1
justified, reasonable, valid
Entry 2
justified, reasonable, valid
Entry 3
justified, reasonable, necessary

Collocations

unwarranted criticism, unwarranted attack, unwarranted fear, unwarranted intrusion

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