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adjective un·war·rant·ed \ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd, -ˈwär-\

Definition of unwarranted

  1. :  lacking adequate or official support :  not warranted :  unjustified unwarranted fears an unwarranted intrusion Their criticism is unwarranted.

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First Known Use of unwarranted

1577

unwarranted Synonyms

Synonyms
dispensable, gratuitous, inessential, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unessential, unnecessary
Antonyms
essential, indispensable, necessary, needed, needful, required
Related Words
discretionary, elective, optional; extra, extraneous, irrelative, irrelevant, redundant, superfluous
Near Antonyms
all-important, crucial, important, vital; imperative, pressing, urgent

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