Synonyms of unwarranted

unwarranted

adjective

ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unnecessary
• extra
• needless
• optional
• unessential
• gratuitous
• dispensable
• nonessential
• irrelevant
• inessential
• redundant
• uncalled-for
• discretionary
• elective
• superfluous
• extraneous
• irrelative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• necessary
• essential
• required
• important
• needed
• crucial
• vital
• needful
• indispensable
• urgent
• imperative
• all-important
• pressing

2

as in unreasonable

having no basis in reason or fact

don't leap to unwarranted conclusions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unreasonable
• unfounded
• baseless
• unsubstantiated
• irrational
• groundless
• unnecessary
• unsupported
• invalid
• unreasoned
• false
• absurd
• misleading
• illogical
• unconscionable
• inconsistent
• nonvalid
• gratuitous
• foundationless
• wrong
• weak
• untenable
• fallacious
• meaningless
• uncalled-for
• implausible
• specious
• misled
• unconvincing
• unsound
• stupid
• unwise
• foolish
• flimsy
• asinine
• nonlogical
• ill-advised
• nonsensical
• silly
• insane
• fatuous
• preposterous
• mad
• wacky
• senseless
• nutty
• simpleminded
• harebrained
• brainless
• crazy
• crackpot
• half-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonable
• justified
• valid
• good
• hard
• reasoned
• just
• well-founded
• confirmed
• logical
• certified
• rational
• substantiated
• well-grounded
• actual
• real
• true
• wise
• informed
• certain
• sensible
• validated
• genuine
• sane
• sure
• sober
• clear
• verified
• corroborated
• plausible
• solid
• sound
• commonsense
• compelling
• convincing
• credible
• persuasive
• satisfying
• cogent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwarranted

Given the fact Iger did return to the company, that belief was not unwarranted. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel said the sanctions were unwarranted and caused considerable damage to his country. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The office concluded Thurman's use of deadly force was legally justified and that criminal charges were unwarranted. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 31 Aug. 2026

Last year, the panel also made several unwarranted changes to vaccine recommendations, including dropping the universal recommendation for a birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine—a move widely decried by medical and health experts. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026