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 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 Furthermore, integrated video and POS data protect employees by quickly disproving false customer claims or unwarranted liability disputes. — Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwarranted
  1. unnecessary
  2. unreasonable
  3. unfounded
Adjective
  • However, many medical experts and public health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reject these policies as unnecessary and ineffective.
    — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The process is intended to prevent unnecessary healthcare costs and limit unnecessary facilities.
    — Eva Flowe October 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unnecessary
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  • 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 Republican accused Bradley of lying about the circumstances of her absence, an allegation Bradley’s campaign said was unfounded.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The pullback isn't totally unfounded given the problems in its medical devices business.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwarranted. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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