Meaning of unwarranted in English
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unwarrantedDefinitions
1. incapable of being justified or explainedSynonyms
- 2. without a basis in reason or fact
Examples
- « baseless gossip »
- « the allegations proved groundless »
- « idle fears »
- « unfounded suspicions »
- « unwarranted jealousy »
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- 3. lacking justification or authorization
Examples
- « unreasonable searches and seizures »
- « desire for undue private profit »
- « unwarranted limitations of personal freedom »
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- « In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. » Dwight D. Eisenhower