unwarranted

adjective

ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd How to pronounce unwarranted (audio)
Definition of unwarrantednext
1
as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted

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2
as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact don't leap to unwarranted conclusions

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Recent Examples of unwarranted Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel said the sanctions were unwarranted and caused considerable damage to his country. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The office concluded Thurman's use of deadly force was legally justified and that criminal charges were unwarranted. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 31 Aug. 2026 Last year, the panel also made several unwarranted changes to vaccine recommendations, including dropping the universal recommendation for a birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine—a move widely decried by medical and health experts. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 At 79, Levy has been pleased to discover that often his discomfort is unwarranted. — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwarranted
  1. unnecessary
  2. unreasonable
  3. unfounded
Adjective
  • Choosing unsalted or lightly salted varieties is a simple way to enjoy their benefits without adding unnecessary sodium.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Creating a secure plan for accessing that information now can prevent unnecessary complications in the future.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Adjective
  • On the surface, paying as low as 24 cents for an hour of streaming game time doesn’t sound completely unreasonable.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If Putin rejects the framework — or, more likely, demands unreasonable changes — then the world will at least know who blocked the fledgling peace effort.
    — David Ignatius, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unreasonable
Adjective
  • The investigation was closed after authorities determined Thompson’s claims were unfounded, the department said.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Stewart, a potent running quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the talk of the industry when an unfounded rumor about him being gay threatened to derail everything.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwarranted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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