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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as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
don't leap to unwarranted conclusions
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Recent Examples of unwarranted
Any concerns about 11-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce’s career continuing with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026 were apparently unwarranted.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Nonetheless, the criticisms of AI butting its way into journalism aren’t unwarranted.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Nonetheless, the criticisms of AI butting its way into journalism aren’t unwarranted.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwarranted
Adjective
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The best iterations of this event over the past half-century have culminated in victories by global superstars whose surnames are unnecessary.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Doing so is not an effort against the environment but one in favor of addressing our housing crisis and cutting unnecessary bureaucracy.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Chicago residents must not be subject to unreasonable searches and seizures.—
Tracy Baim,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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As in Williams’ case, attorneys argued that a sweep had violated the plaintiffs’ Fourth Amendment rights protecting them from unreasonable search and seizure, as well as their 14th Amendment right to due process.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwarranted. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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