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Unwarranted: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwarranted

 

[ ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,053, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.