unwarranted
Britishadjective
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lacking justification or authorization
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another word for unwarrantable
Example Sentences
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They call the recent worry and sell-off in Apple’s shares unwarranted, noting that AI monetization could add $75 to $100 a share to the Apple story over the coming few years.
The stock has been knocked to an earnings multiple that is almost 30% below its historical average, because of what Cyprys says is unwarranted pessimism about private equity and credit.
From Barron's
“It is also pushing the long-standing transatlantic relationship into a severe crisis, with a clear risk of further escalation and unwarranted negative consequences for both Europe and the US economy,” ING added.
The smattering of small earthquakes in Southern California generated significant, not altogether unwarranted, attention last year.
From Los Angeles Times
But the selloff has been unwarranted, in the eyes of some analysts.
From MarketWatch
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