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Recent Examples of unjustified
To move forward with his immigration and economic policies, Trump has declared national emergencies that Goitein, an expert on presidential emergency powers, said are unjustified.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
If followers prioritize emotional validation over factual accuracy, prefer simplistic narratives to complex truths, and find comfort in the mere appearance of strength, the time and emotional labor required for authenticity may seem unjustified.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In 1935, the Supreme Court ruled that President Franklin Roosevelt’s dismissal of a member of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission was unjustified.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
The senators, who are poised to leave for a two-week recess, argued Brown’s removal was unjustified.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
If followers prioritize emotional validation over factual accuracy, prefer simplistic narratives to complex truths, and find comfort in the mere appearance of strength, the time and emotional labor required for authenticity may seem unjustified.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In 1935, the Supreme Court ruled that President Franklin Roosevelt’s dismissal of a member of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission was unjustified.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
The senators, who are poised to leave for a two-week recess, argued Brown’s removal was unjustified.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjustified
Adjective
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The vast majority of post commenters assured the OP that her feelings are completely valid and that her mother is being unreasonable.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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But leading the team to the Finals is not an unreasonable request.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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It's forged in the quiet, difficult moments when doing the right thing seems irrational.—
Victoria Vitchenco,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rejecting his challenge in February 2024, Britain’s High Court said the decision to change Harry’s security status was neither irrational nor procedurally unfair.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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However, kidney and urology experts say this fear is unfounded.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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South Africa has categorically denied the allegations and the country's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation told its American counterparts earlier this month that the claims were unfounded.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Which was probably to be expected, given that making a new entry in this franchise doesn’t require jumping through too many illogical hoops or reinventing an outdated conceit.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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But according to the National Tactical Officers Association, what happened next —agents using flash-bang grenades — was unwarranted.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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His biggest issue going into Pittsburgh last year [from Denver] was taking unwarranted sacks.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Lawmakers remain uninformed or in denial, Amodei said, while corporate leaders are reluctant to speak candidly, leaving most workers unaware of the looming risks.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Don’t let your emotions hijack you, and avoid making uninformed assumptions.—
Scott Mautz,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The site has a history of promoting groundless conspiracy theories.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, Gottlieb and Hudson blasted the lawsuit as legally groundless and an effort to silence the actress.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The court ordered that four of Trump’s executive orders are invalid and must be repealed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The suit argues that the designation of Chuckwalla was an invalid use of the Antiquities Act, and also claims the Antiquities Act itself is unconstitutional.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Unjustified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjustified. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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