unjustified

/ ʌnˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. not justified or vindicated

   an entirely unjustified attack

Example Sentences

It's the men who appear to have let their emotions — whether it's unjustified fear of immigrants or an unwillingness to cross Trump — interfere with rational decision-making.

From Salon

Opening the latest hearing, his barrister Shaheed Fatima KC said Prince Harry had been "singled out for different, unjustified and inferior treatment".

From BBC

Outside of the EU, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Americans would end up paying the biggest price for what he called "unjustified tariffs", but said his government would not impose reciprocal measures.

From BBC

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservatives, the main opposition party, called the tariffs "unjustified and unprovoked".

From BBC

"We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• gratuitous
• insulting
• needless
• unwarranted