unjustified
adjective
un·jus·ti·fied
ˌən-ˈjə-stə-ˌfīd 
: not justified: such as
a
: not demonstrably correct or judicious : not warranted or appropriate
unjustified anger
an unjustified punishment
b
: not spaced to be even
unjustified lines of text
an unjustified margin
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For Jones, the decision felt unjustified.
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Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Some American trade groups consider that a poor batting average that has resulted in more unjustified seizures than actual hits, making it, in turn, bad for business.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
These companies benefit from the speed and cost savings of blockchain payments, without the constant fear of account closures or unjustified delays.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin faced criticism over the conflict, as many world leaders view the invasion as unjustified and in violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Matti Gellman, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Some American trade groups consider that a poor batting average that has resulted in more unjustified seizures than actual hits, making it, in turn, bad for business.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
These companies benefit from the speed and cost savings of blockchain payments, without the constant fear of account closures or unjustified delays.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin faced criticism over the conflict, as many world leaders view the invasion as unjustified and in violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Unjustified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjustified. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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