English adjective: unwarranted | |||
1. | unwarranted incapable of being justified or explained | ||
Synonyms | indefensible, insupportable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable | ||
Similar | inexcusable | ||
Antonyms | excusable | ||
2. | unwarranted without a basis in reason or fact | ||
Samples | Baseless gossip. The allegations proved groundless. Idle fears. Unfounded suspicions. Unwarranted jealousy. | ||
Synonyms | baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, wild | ||
Similar | unsupported | ||
Antonyms | supported | ||
3. | unwarranted lacking justification or authorization | ||
Samples | Desire for undue private profit. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom. | ||
Synonyms | undue, unjustified | ||
Similar | unreasonable | ||
Antonyms | reasonable, sensible | ||