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
Powell insists these demands are unwarranted.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
This is a hated stock that has taken unwarranted hits .
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
Others have reported similar experiences, where basic requests for assistance have been met with unwarranted accusations of self-destructive perfectionism.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
My hesitation was unwarranted, however, as these shoes were more than up to the challenge.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
This is a hated stock that has taken unwarranted hits .
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
Others have reported similar experiences, where basic requests for assistance have been met with unwarranted accusations of self-destructive perfectionism.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
My hesitation was unwarranted, however, as these shoes were more than up to the challenge.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwarranted
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An ultra-thin stiletto heel is the perfect counterpoint to the thickness of the platform, creating a sleek, sophisticated look that elongates the legs without adding unnecessary bulk.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cleaning Out Your Closet All Year The key to continually getting rid of unnecessary clutter in your closet is by placing a big donation box (or duffle, or trash bag) inside your closet for easy access at the start of each year or season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Importantly, the president already has full legal authority to impose tariffs when other nations’ behavior places an unreasonable burden on our economy, including through environmental negligence.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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The logic was that Spirit had projected the league would grow at a rate that the league itself found unreasonable, and so would not be able to field a team while also paying Rodman.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwarranted. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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