unwarrantable

un·war·rant·able

adj \-ˈwȯr-ən-tə-bəl, -ˈwär-\

Definition of UNWARRANTABLE

: not justifiable : inexcusable

— un·war·rant·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNWARRANTABLE

1. <the unwarrantable arrogance of that man>

First Known Use of UNWARRANTABLE

1612

Related to UNWARRANTABLE

Synonyms: indefensible, inexpiable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, inexcusable

Antonyms: defensible, excusable, forgivable, justifiable, pardonable, venial

Related Words: insufferable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable; abominable, atrocious, heinous, monstrous, outrageous, scandalous, shocking; egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank; unacceptable, untenable; black, evil, iniquitous, vicious, wicked; base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, dirty, execrable, ignoble, reprobate, vile, wretched; cruel, nasty; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; banned, barred, condemned, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed

Near Antonyms: acceptable, tolerable; authorized, legal, permissible; allowed, permitted, tolerated; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; ethical, good, moral, virtuous

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