unjustified

/ ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. not justified or vindicated

   an entirely unjustified attack

Example Sentences

Jude Bunting KC told the court "This case was every bit unjustified as it was flawed".

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A different Lords committee earlier this week also warned it "gives sweeping, unspecified and unjustified powers to the government".

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"It imposes an unjustified fine and requires changes that will hurt thousands of European businesses by making it harder for them to make money," said Lee-Anne Mulholland, global head of regulatory affairs at Google.

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New Delhi described the White House's decision as "unjustified", given their history of trade.

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It has also called the tariffs "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable".

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Related Words

• gratuitous 
• insulting 
• needless 
• unwarranted