unwarranted

adjective

un·war·rant·ed ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd

-ˈwär-

Synonyms of unwarranted next

: lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified

unwarranted fears

an unwarranted intrusion

Their criticism is unwarranted.

Examples of unwarranted in a Sentence

the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted don't leap to unwarranted conclusions

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Michael Soller, Lara’s chief spokesperson, disputed the criticisms and said the department’s regulatory review process gives it the authority to prevent unwarranted rate hikes and to ensure that insurers are making progress in meeting the 85% coverage goal. —

Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to Washington, said Trudeau successfully conveyed to Trump and his key Cabinet nominees that comparisons between the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders are unwarranted. —

Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 Comparisons to the porcine foes from the Angry Birds video game were not unwarranted. —

Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024 Bradley said she had not been physically hurt but had been caused unwarranted distress. —

Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unwarranted