unwarranted

/ ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd /

adjective

1. lacking justification or authorization

2. another word for unwarrantable

Example Sentences

A New York judge later postponed the sentencing until after the election, writing that he wanted to avoid the appearance, however unwarranted, of political influence.

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The charge of blackmail relates to alleged unwarranted demands for the phone numbers of up to 12 individuals.

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It adds that "attributing blame" to school leaders is "unwarranted" and it "misdirects attention from the true source of this crisis: sustained, systemic underfunding".

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A trade union which represents hospital doctors says whistleblowers in the trust have been subjected to "unwarranted scrutiny" and suffered a "detrimental impact on their career".

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Apple said it is concerned the ruling would negatively impact its customers in the UK, while Google called the decision "both disappointing and unwarranted".

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Related Words

• baseless 
• gratuitous 
• groundless 
• indefensible 
• inexcusable 
• unconscionable 
• undue 
• unfair 
• unfounded 
• unjust 
• unjustifiable 
• unjustified 
• unprovoked 
• unreasonable