unwarranted
adjective
un·war·rant·ed
ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd 
-ˈwär-
: lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
unwarranted fears
an unwarranted intrusion
Their criticism is unwarranted.
Examples of unwarranted in a Sentence
the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted
don't leap to unwarranted conclusions
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Some demographics, including immigrants and Americans of color, have long been disproportionately subject to tracking, unwarranted surveillance, and suppression.
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Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Rather, optimism, when properly deployed, blends realism with a genuine refusal to get lost in negativity, much of which is unwarranted even in the worst of scenarios.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Amid unwarranted discourse around her casting as Snow White, Rachel Zegler is sharing her experience as a Latina actress.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
According to Everett, accusations inferring that her actions were intentional are unwarranted and a false reflection of her character.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Rather, optimism, when properly deployed, blends realism with a genuine refusal to get lost in negativity, much of which is unwarranted even in the worst of scenarios.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Amid unwarranted discourse around her casting as Snow White, Rachel Zegler is sharing her experience as a Latina actress.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
According to Everett, accusations inferring that her actions were intentional are unwarranted and a false reflection of her character.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwarranted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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