1
as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted
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2
as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
don't leap to unwarranted conclusions
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Recent Examples of unwarranted
Upon review by Marshall, the images that have been released didn’t constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, according to a news release from the city.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
When a mysterious tree suddenly appears at the local church, at the school and at the family’s home, all eyes now fall on the family, who begin to receive unwarranted attention from the local police, the chief, and the village preacher.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
However, some have criticized employer techniques for tracking in-office attendance as babying employees and demonstrating an unwarranted lack of trust.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
The suits claim the officers’ use of deadly force against the household pets was unwarranted and violated their Fourth Amendment rights as unlawful seizure.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
When a mysterious tree suddenly appears at the local church, at the school and at the family’s home, all eyes now fall on the family, who begin to receive unwarranted attention from the local police, the chief, and the village preacher.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
However, some have criticized employer techniques for tracking in-office attendance as babying employees and demonstrating an unwarranted lack of trust.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
The suits claim the officers’ use of deadly force against the household pets was unwarranted and violated their Fourth Amendment rights as unlawful seizure.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwarranted
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In a filing on Friday, Lively’s team opposed extending the deposition deadline to accommodate a deposition of Swift, questioning the relevance of her testimony and accusing Baldoni’s lawyers of causing unnecessary delay.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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We're protected from unreasonable searches and seizures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is a crude and unreasonable attempt to make the discussion into an all-or-nothing affair.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwarranted. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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