Unwarranted: meaning, definitions and examples
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unwarranted
[ ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd ]
criticism
Not justified or authorized; uncalled for; groundless.
Synonyms
baseless, unfounded, unjustified
Examples of usage
- The accusations against him were unwarranted.
- Her harsh comments were unwarranted and hurtful.
action
Done without adequate reason; unjustifiable.
Synonyms
indefensible, unjustifiable, unreasonable
Examples of usage
- His unwarranted interference only caused more problems.
- The decision to fire her was completely unwarranted.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwarranted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não justificado
🇮🇳 अनुचित
🇩🇪 unbegründet
🇮🇩 tidak beralasan
🇺🇦 невиправданий
🇵🇱 nieuzasadniony
🇯🇵 不当な
🇫🇷 non justifié
🇪🇸 injustificado
🇹🇷 haksız
🇰🇷 정당하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مبرر
🇨🇿 neoprávněný
🇸🇰 neoprávnený
🇨🇳 无根据的
🇸🇮 neupravičen
🇮🇸 óhefðbundinn
🇰🇿 негізсіз
🇬🇪 უსაფუძვლო
🇦🇿 əsassız
🇲🇽 injustificado
Word origin
The word 'unwarranted' originated in the early 17th century from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'warranted'. It has been used in English to describe actions or statements that are not justified or authorized, often in the context of criticism or unjustifiable behavior.
See also: unwarrantedly, warrant, warranted, warranty.