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.
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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
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These accusations are not only baseless but are seen as deliberate attempts to defame his character and provoke unwarranted public outrage through mainstream media channels.
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 21 May 2024
Our support for Ukraine is a clear stand for democracy against the unwarranted expansion of authoritarian regimes.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 21 May 2024
Our support for Ukraine is a clear stand for democracy against the unwarranted expansion of authoritarian regimes.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwarranted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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