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unjustified

British  
/ ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. not justified or vindicated

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

From BBC

When the aid was removed, Rwanda government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo said trust between the two countries had been breached by what she called "unjustified punitive measures."

From Barron's

Many leaseholders complain of unjustified service charges, which they have no control over and must pay for the management and maintenance of their building.

From BBC

But the statistics suggest it was not an unjustified decision in the heat of the moment.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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