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unwarranted

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈwɔrəntɪd/ · UK /ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd/

unwarranted means: Without a good reason, or more severe than someone deserves.

adjective

NOT JUSTIFIEDC1

Without a good reason, or more severe than someone deserves.

  • Her fears were unwarranted.
  • The report made an unwarranted assumption about his motives.
  • He faced unwarranted criticism for a decision he had not made.

Similar words: unjustified, groundless, undeserved

Opposites: justified, warranted

Common phrases: unwarranted criticism, unwarranted fear, unwarranted assumption

WITHOUT AUTHORITYC2

Done without the official permission, authority, or promise needed to support it.

  • They challenged the unwarranted search.
  • The guard’s unwarranted entry violated the rules.
  • The contract contained an unwarranted promise of payment.

Similar words: unauthorized, unsanctioned

Opposites: authorized

Common phrases: unwarranted entry, unwarranted search, unwarranted claim

Questions about unwarranted

What does unwarranted mean?

Without a good reason, or more severe than someone deserves.

What is unwarranted in other languages?

Türkçe: haksız · Español: injustificado · Français: injustifié · Deutsch: ungerechtfertigt · Italiano: ingiustificato · 日本語: 根拠のない

How do you pronounce unwarranted?

In American English /ʌnˈwɔrəntɪd/; in British English /ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd/.

How do you use unwarranted in a sentence?

Her fears were unwarranted. The report made an unwarranted assumption about his motives.

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