unwarranted

adjective

un·​war·​rant·​ed ˌən-ˈwȯr-ən-təd 

-ˈwär-

: lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified

unwarranted fears

an unwarranted intrusion

Their criticism is unwarranted.

Synonyms of unwarranted

• unnecessary

Examples of unwarranted in a Sentence

the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted

don't leap to unwarranted conclusions

Recent Examples on the Web

Critics have argued that much of the data collected is from people who are not suspected of any wrongdoing, amounting to unwarranted surveillance of lawful activities. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwarranted

• warranted