unwarranted
adjective
un·war·rant·ed
ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd 
-ˈwär-
: lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
unwarranted fears
an unwarranted intrusion
Their criticism is unwarranted.
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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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This leaves tax authorities with a simplified view of individuals' crypto activity, which may not necessarily reflect their actual tax position, potentially paving the way for unwarranted enquiries and investigations.
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Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The findings detail incidents of arrests made without legal justification, officers escalating encounters with aggressive behavior and unwarranted use of pepper spray.
—Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Decent public servants such as the prosecutors Jack Smith and Leticia James, not to mention many TV pundits who have been critical of Trump for his crude behavior and criminal activities, may now face unwarranted prosecution.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
In recent years, however, Sedona’s storyline has taken an unfortunate (though not unwarranted) hit.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
The findings detail incidents of arrests made without legal justification, officers escalating encounters with aggressive behavior and unwarranted use of pepper spray.
—Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Decent public servants such as the prosecutors Jack Smith and Leticia James, not to mention many TV pundits who have been critical of Trump for his crude behavior and criminal activities, may now face unwarranted prosecution.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
In recent years, however, Sedona’s storyline has taken an unfortunate (though not unwarranted) hit.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwarranted. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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