If you describe something as unwarranted, you are critical of it because there is no need or reason for it.
[formal, disapproval]
Any attempt to discuss human rights was rejected as unwarranted interference.
He accused the police of using unwarranted brutality.
Synonyms: unnecessary, unjustified, indefensible, wrong More Synonyms of unwarranted
unwarranted in British English
(ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd)
adjective
1.
lacking justification or authorization
2. another word for unwarrantable
Examples of 'unwarranted' in a sentence
unwarranted
If you learn techniques for dealing with unwarranted criticism you will be more likely to be innovative.
Harris, Jean Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990)
It includes the responsibility to protect victims from unwarranted attacks on their character during cross-examination and mitigation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
So to hold would constitute an unwarranted interference with the court's discretion.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I was saddened not only by these general defects but also by an unwarranted attack on me personally.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He got unbelievably unwarranted criticism.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This charge is totally unwarranted, irresponsible, and incendiary.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
Planning is often viewed as unwarranted interference in the affairs of country people, and there is no strong local political backing for a potent local planning presence.
Cloke, Paul J (ed) Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989)
In other languages
unwarranted
British English: unwarranted ADJECTIVE
If you describe something as unwarranted, you are critical of it because there is no need or reason for it.
Any attempt to discuss the issue was rejected as an unwarranted interference in the country's internal affairs.
American English: unwarranted
Brazilian Portuguese: injustificado
Chinese: 不必要的
European Spanish: injustificado
French: injustifié
German: ungerechtfertigt
Italian: ingiustificato
Japanese: 正当とされない
Korean: 부당한
European Portuguese: injustificado
Latin American Spanish: injustificado
(adjective)
Definition
not justified or necessary
an unwarranted interference in the country's internal affairs
Synonyms
unnecessary
The slaughter of whales is unnecessary and inhuman.
unjustified
The commission concluded that the police action was unjustified.
indefensible
She described their actions as `morally indefensible'.
wrong
unreasonable
unreasonable increases in the price of petrol
unjust
campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws
gratuitous
The film has been criticized for its gratuitous violence.
unprovoked
inexcusable
groundless
A ministry official described the report as groundless.
uncalled-for
Leo's uncalled-for remarks about her cousin
Additional synonyms
in the sense of gratuitous
Definition
unjustified or unreasonable
The film has been criticized for its gratuitous violence.
Synonyms
unjustified,
unnecessary,
needless,
unfounded,
unwarranted,
superfluous,
wanton,
unprovoked,
groundless,
baseless,
uncalled-for,
unmerited,
causeless
in the sense of groundless
Definition
without reason or justification
A ministry official described the report as groundless.
Synonyms
baseless,
false,
unfounded,
unjustified,
unproven,
empty,
unauthorized,
unsubstantiated,
unsupported,
uncorroborated,
unwarranted,
unprovoked,
uncalled-for
in the sense of indefensible
Definition
(of behaviour or statements) unable to be justified or supported
She described their actions as `morally indefensible'.
Synonyms
unforgivable,
wrong,
inexcusable,
unjustifiable,
untenable,
unpardonable,
insupportable,
unwarrantable
Nearby words of
unwarranted
unvarnished
unveil
unwanted
unwarranted
unwary
unwavering
unwelcome
Synonyms of 'unwarranted'
unwarranted
Explore 'unwarranted' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of uncalled-for
Definition
unnecessary or unwarranted
Leo's uncalled-for remarks about her cousin
Synonyms
unnecessary,
unjustified,
unwarranted,
inappropriate,
needless,
unwelcome,
unjust,
gratuitous,
unprovoked,
undeserved
in the sense of unjust
Definition
not fair or just
campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws
Synonyms
unfair,
prejudiced,
biased,
wrong,
one-sided,
partial,
partisan,
unjustified,
wrongful,
undeserved,
inequitable,
unmerited
in the sense of unjustified
Definition
not necessary or reasonable
The commission concluded that the police action was unjustified.