Antonyms for unwarranted
ʌnˈwɔr ən tɪd, -ˈwɒr-un·war·rant·ed

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1. indefensible, insupportable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, unwarrantedadjective

   incapable of being justified or explained

   Antonyms:
   supported, reasonable, sensible, excusable

   Synonyms:
   unjustifiable, groundless, unwarrantable, baseless, unfounded, undue, wild, insupportable, unjustified, indefensible, idle, untenable

2. baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted, wildadjective

   without a basis in reason or fact

   "baseless gossip"; "the allegations proved groundless"; "idle fears"; "unfounded suspicions"; "unwarranted jealousy"

   Antonyms:
   sensible, supported, excusable, reasonable

   Synonyms:
   insupportable, jobless, gaga, raging, violent, untamed, unfounded, unwarrantable, dead, out of work, hazardous, tempestuous, undue, indefensible, godforsaken, dotty, unjustified, uncivilised, uncivilized, waste, baseless, risky, angry, idle, wild, savage, fantastic, barbarian, unjustifiable, crazy, raving mad, unused, groundless, barbaric, furious, light, loose

3. undue, unjustified, unwarrantedadjective

   lacking justification or authorization

   "desire for undue private profit"; "unwarranted limitations of personal freedom"

   Antonyms:
   supported, sensible, excusable, reasonable

   Synonyms:
   unjustifiable, excessive, groundless, unwarrantable, baseless, inordinate, unreasonable, wild, indefensible, insupportable, unjustified, undue, idle, unfounded

How to use unwarranted in a sentence?

1. Greg Flynn:

   The bottom line is that while we have been beyond accommodating to all involved parties, we truly believe that the way this matter was handled is due solely to the Mayor’s unwarranted bias against our restaurant brand.

2. Chaim Jacobowitz:

   The unwarranted attacks on this event, originated by those besmirching the community, are detached from the facts, it's sad that nobody verified our plans before attacking us.

3. Norval Morris:

   The prime function of the criminal law is to protect our persons and our property; these purposes are now engulfed in a mass of other distracting, inefficiently performed, legislative duties. When the criminal law invades the spheres of private morality and social welfare, it exceeds its proper limits at the cost of neglecting its primary tasks. This unwarranted extension is expensive, ineffective, and criminogenic.

4. Audubon Society:

   Black Americans often face terrible daily dangers in outdoor spaces, where they are subjected to unwarranted suspicion, confrontation, and violence, the outdoors -- and the joy of birds -- should be safe and welcoming for all people. That's the reality Audubon Society and our partners are working hard to achieve.

5. Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn:

   I'm happy Judge Alito survived these unwarranted attacks. I'm also sorry that his family had to be subjected to them, as well. At some point, however, we as a committee will need to come to terms with our confirmation process. The current regime treats Supreme Court nominees more like piñatas than human beings. And that's something none of us should be willing to tolerate.

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