Synonyms of unwarranted

unwarranted

adjective

ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd 

1

as in unnecessary

not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end

the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unnecessary
• extra
• needless
• optional
• unessential
• gratuitous
• dispensable
• nonessential
• irrelevant
• inessential
• redundant
• uncalled-for
• discretionary
• elective
• superfluous
• extraneous
• irrelative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• necessary
• essential
• required
• important
• needed
• crucial
• vital
• needful
• indispensable
• urgent
• imperative
• all-important
• pressing

2

as in unreasonable

having no basis in reason or fact

don't leap to unwarranted conclusions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unreasonable
• unfounded
• baseless
• irrational
• unsubstantiated
• unnecessary
• groundless
• unsupported
• invalid
• unreasoned
• false
• absurd
• misleading
• illogical
• unconscionable
• inconsistent
• nonvalid
• gratuitous
• foundationless
• weak
• wrong
• meaningless
• untenable
• fallacious
• uncalled-for
• implausible
• specious
• misled
• unconvincing
• unsound
• stupid
• foolish
• unwise
• flimsy
• asinine
• nonlogical
• silly
• insane
• ill-advised
• nonsensical
• fatuous
• preposterous
• lunatic
• mad
• senseless
• nutty
• whacky
• simpleminded
• harebrained
• wacky
• brainless
• crazy
• crackpot
• half-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• justified
• valid
• good
• hard
• reasoned
• just
• well-founded
• confirmed
• logical
• certified
• rational
• substantiated
• well-grounded
• actual
• real
• true
• wise
• informed
• certain
• sensible
• validated
• genuine
• sane
• sure
• sober
• clear
• verified
• corroborated
• plausible
• solid
• sound
• commonsense
• compelling
• convincing
• credible
• persuasive
• satisfying
• cogent

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of unwarranted

This welcome change should reduce unwarranted penalty assessments since taxpayers will have the opportunity to explain their situation prior to the time IRS assesses a penalty. —Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has said the shooting was unwarranted and that officers on the scene failed to provide medical assistance. —Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024

Some people already have unwarranted skepticism about the electoral process. —Michael T. Morley, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024

But if history is any indication, trepidation that the current rally could turn into a full blown bear market might be unwarranted. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024