unwarranted meaning

UK US /ənˈwɔrəntɪd/ 4 syllables

unwarranted (adjective): incapable of being justified or explained.

unwarranted has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

unwarranted as an adjective

  1. incapable of being justified or explained

    Synonyms: indefensible, insupportable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable

    Similar: inexcusable

  2. without a basis in reason or fact
    • baseless gossip
    • the allegations proved groundless
    • idle fears
    • unfounded suspicions
    • unwarranted jealousy

    Synonyms: baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, wild

    Similar: unsupported

  3. lacking justification or authorization
    • desire for undue private profit
    • unwarranted limitations of personal freedom

    Synonyms: undue, unjustified

    Similar: unreasonable

unwarranted in a sentence

How to pronounce unwarranted

unwarranted is pronounced /ənˈwɔrəntɪd/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in ED · 11-letter words

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