UNJUSTIFIED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

unjustified

adjective

Definition of unjustified

as in unreasonable

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Recent Examples of unjustified Brents had a solid day; he was victimized on an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that seemed unjustified. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 In a lawsuit, Boggess' family argued the shooting was in fact unjustified and that Schaaf violated Boggess' civil rights. — William Morris, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026 Privacy versus security with AI on the rise Privacy advocates insist that people have a fundamental right to communicate without unjustified intrusion. — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Privacy advocates insist that people have a fundamental right to communicate without unjustified intrusion. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unjustified

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Adjective

But Michael Edney, who worked at the OLC under Bush, said the opinion’s reading of executive privilege was not unreasonable, given the importance that some presidents place on outside consultation.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Both sides have accused each other of being unreasonable and of ignoring practical concerns about voting and election security, though in very different ways.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unreasonable

Adjective

The industrial revolutions of the past produced enormous value alongside bankruptcies, dislocations, and periods of irrational exuberance.

— Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
If anyone can reconstruct Apéry’s reasoning, the odd values of zeta may finally be proven irrational.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of irrational

Adjective

The pullback isn't totally unfounded given the problems in its medical devices business.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Its inclusion in the documentary has provided ammunition for Musk supporters and his lawyers to discredit the film, pointing to an unfounded conspiracy theory about SpaceX’s Starlink satellites interfering in the election.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfounded

Adjective

But that’s illogical, given the enormous ratings for the Seahawks–Patriots game, which was shown on the NBC broadcast network and the Peacock streaming service.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Trump's resumption of his illogical on-again, off-again trade war with our ally to the north has caused considerable economic concern in Canada, but has also activated a rush of resilience that Republicans in America can only dream of.

— Chris Brennan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of illogical

Adjective

While we are relieved that Heidi has received medical care and is safe, we are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job and urge a thorough investigation and follow-through from authorities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Critics have argued that much of the data collected is from people who are not suspected of any wrongdoing, amounting to unwarranted surveillance of lawful activities.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of unwarranted

Adjective

Reached again after the claims about Trejo became public, the worker remained skeptical that the principal cast could have been so uninformed.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Castro notes that 45% of respondents to Latino Community Foundation polls said they hadn’t been contacted by any candidate or party, which means many potential Hispanic voters remain untouched and uninformed this election cycle.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of uninformed

Adjective

Ye Khaung Kyaw and the two other men charged in connection with the case have said the accusations against them are groundless.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Social media in South Korea have been filled with messages stoking fears about safety on Jeju, with some spreading groundless rumors and deriding the island.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of groundless

Adjective

Quarterback will forever remain arguably the most difficult position in all sports yet the one that draws the most unsolicited—and sometimes nonsensical—opinions.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
But the quality remains extremely uneven—mathematicians are finding some papers readable and others utterly nonsensical.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of nonsensical

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