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unjustified

British  
/ ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. not justified or vindicated

    an entirely unjustified attack
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The G7 ministers also called on all countries to refrain from imposing unjustified export restrictions on hydrocarbons and related products.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Amazon’s retail business is also trading at an unjustified discount to peers, Thill added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

It said: "Senegal unequivocally rejects this unjustified attempt at dispossession."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

How should brands deal with negative comments or feedback, especially if the insults seem unjustified or unreasonable?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Under the conditions prevailing it provides mere paper security and promotes a completely unjustified impression that safe limits have been established and are being adhered to.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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