Meaning of unwarranted in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unwarranted

    Definitions

    1. incapable of being justified or explained

    Synonyms

  2. 2. without a basis in reason or fact

    Examples

    • « baseless gossip »
    • « the allegations proved groundless »
    • « idle fears »
    • « unfounded suspicions »
    • « unwarranted jealousy »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. lacking justification or authorization

    Examples

    • « unreasonable searches and seizures »
    • « desire for undue private profit »
    • « unwarranted limitations of personal freedom »

    Synonyms

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  • « Every American, regardless of their background, has the right to live free of unwarranted government intrusion. Repealing the worst provisions of the Patriot Act will reign in this gross abuse of power and restore to everyone our basic Constitutional rights. »
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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

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