warranted

American  

[wawr-uhn-tid, wor-] / ˈwɔr ən tɪd, ˈwɒr- /

adjective

1. justified or well-founded.

   There is thus no cause for uncertainty here, and no warranted basis for any speculation.

2. backed or covered by a warranty or guarantee.

   If you don't distance the turbines from each other, the turbulence from their wakes may reduce their warranted life.

3. authorized.

   Every significant business decision made by a warranted contracting officer must be reviewed by an independent board.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of warrant.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unwarranted
  adjective
• unwarrantedly
  adverb
• quasi-warranted
  adjective
• nonwarranted
  adjective
• well-warranted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of warranted

warrant ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“As we have said before, we do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan’s case warranted permanent ineligibility,” Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said Monday in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But LeBlanc added Canada understands the United States and Mexico "may wish to propose areas where improvements may be warranted," adding that for Ottawa addressing Trump's sector-specific tariffs "will be essential."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The two roads warranted just a sentence in Plaid's election manifesto, just like a new 20mph law in Labour's plans in 2021.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But a warranted apology from Candace Owens does not redeem her.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

A few pedestrians were out, but Shin did not sense that his presence warranted special attention.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden