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.

Synonyms of unwarranted

• unnecessary

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

Recent Examples on the Web

His disparaging comments bemoaning the lack of financial support of UConn football by the state, UConn and Pratt & Whitney were totally unwarranted. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Ashlee Jordan, a 29-year-old Bridgewater woman who was a former Title Clerk at the Quincy RMV, was charged with one count of bribery, one count of unwarranted privilege, and one count of conspiracy to commit title fraud. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Kirk's attorneys cited Utah law guaranteeing crime victims the right to a speedy disposition of charges without unwarranted delay. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

While we are relieved that Heidi has received medical care and is safe, we are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job and urge a thorough investigation and follow-through from authorities. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwarranted

• warranted