unwarranted

Meaning

Not justified or necessary; without good reason.

Not justified or authorized; having no basis or good reason.

Not justified or authorized; lacking good reason.

Example Sentences

His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.

His criticism of the new policy was unwarranted.

The employee faced unwarranted criticism from his manager.

Synonyms

unjustified, baseless, unreasonable, unnecessary, groundless, excessive

Entry 1

unjustified, baseless, unreasonable

Entry 2

unjustified, baseless, unnecessary

Entry 3

unjustified, unnecessary, groundless, baseless, excessive

Antonyms

justified, reasonable, valid, necessary

Entry 1

justified, reasonable, valid

Entry 2

justified, reasonable, necessary

Entry 3

justified, reasonable, valid

Collocations

unwarranted criticism, unwarranted attack, unwarranted fear, unwarranted intrusion