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

But those fears are unwarranted, according to Jennifer Cady, Minnesota Power’s vice president of external affairs. —Peter Passi, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026

However, Anne Lehman, who runs the mutual aid services for Smitten Kitten, says the influx brought unwarranted attention to the store. —Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026

But the salesperson also has to be protected against illegitimate complaints or unwarranted approaches outside of normal channels. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026

Nonetheless, the criticisms of AI butting its way into journalism aren’t unwarranted. —Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwarranted

• warranted