Unwarranted Meaning in English
word
ənˈwɔɹəntɪd
un-WOR-un-tid
ʌnwˈɒɹəntɪd
un-WOR-un-tid
Definition
Something is unwarranted if it is done without a good reason, cause, or justification. It means something is not fair or not needed.
Usage & Nuances
'Unwarranted' is a formal and slightly strong word, often used in criticism (e.g., 'unwarranted criticism', 'unwarranted interference'). Not used for physical objects; it describes actions, opinions, or behaviors. Sometimes confused with 'unjustified' and 'undeserved'.
Spanish: injustificado - sin justificaciónPortuguese (BR): injustificado - sem fundamentoPortuguese (PT): injustificado - sem fundamentoChinese (Simplified): 没有根据的 - 不合理的Chinese (Traditional): 沒有根據的 - 不合理的Hindi: अनावश्यक - अकारणArabic: غير مبرر - بلا مبررBengali: অযৌক্তিক - অকারণRussian: необоснованный - неоправданныйJapanese: 不当な - 不必要なVietnamese: không có căn cứ - không cần thiếtKorean: 불필요한 - 정당하지 않은Turkish: yersiz - haksızUrdu: بلاجواز - غیر ضروریIndonesian: tidak berdasar - tidak perlu
Example Sentences
The teacher gave him unwarranted punishment.
basic
She made an unwarranted complaint about the food.
basic
His anger was completely unwarranted.
basic
Don’t worry—most fears about flying are unwarranted.
natural
That was a pretty unwarranted comment for such a small mistake.
natural
He received unwarranted criticism from his boss.
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