unwarranted

/ ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd /

adjective

1. lacking justification or authorization
2. another word for unwarrantable

Example Sentences

Any public voice who suggests that everything is going to be fine and that panic or despair are unwarranted should not be taken seriously.

From Salon

The 27-year-old admitted making unwarranted demands with menaces for sexual videos and images from 16 individual women.

From BBC

Hochman also blasted that move, noting the statue of limitations for manslaughter had run out on the case and said he believed a murder filing was unwarranted.

From Los Angeles Times

That hasn’t deterred AI promoters from unwarranted boasting about their products.

From Los Angeles Times

With the statute of limitations expired for a manslaughter charge, it is likely the officer would be tried for murder, which Hochman said is unwarranted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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