What does unwarranted mean?
Unwarranted means Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable..
Unwarranted
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable..
Definitions by Sense
- Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.
- Unjustified, inappropriate or undeserved.
Example Sentences
The attack was so unwarranted and delivered with such venom that his unpreparedness for it left him speechless.
The dictionaries themselves cover this additional lexis in what can best be described as a piecemeal fashion, with an obvious but unwarranted bias towards colonial era lexis.
This strike action by the RMT is completely unwarranted and unjustified.
Synonyms for unwarranted
Antonyms for unwarranted
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unwarranted
- most unwarranted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unwarranted?
Common synonyms include undue, unreasonable, baseless, unfounded.
What is the opposite of unwarranted?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unwarranted in a sentence?
The attack was so unwarranted and delivered with such venom that his unpreparedness for it left him speechless.
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