Synonyms for

Unwarranted

Verb / ʌˈnwɔ:rʌntɪd / Another word for unwarranted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not justified or authorized

Synonyms & similar words

insupportable idle undue unwarrantable unjustifiable baseless groundless indefensible unfounded unjustified wild unjustified unfounded baseless groundless unsubstantiated unsupported unproven unverified unconfirmed undocumented uncorroborated unreasonable unacceptable inexcusable unjustifiable unmerited undeserved unearned uncalled-for unneeded

Example sentences

  1. The police searched his house without a warrant, so the search was unwarranted.
  2. The doctor gave her an unwarranted prescription for medicine she didn't need.
  3. The basketball player was given an unwarranted foul for no reason.
  4. The student received an unwarranted grade on his test because the teacher lost his paper.
  5. The company's decision to fire him was unwarranted because he had done nothing wrong.

Quotes

  • 'The charge of plagiarism is unwarranted and untrue.' - Dan Brown
  • 'The assumption that animals are without rights and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance is a positively outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality.' - Arthur Schopenhauer
  • 'The unwarranted cost of health care must be reined in.' - Dan Lipinski

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