Synonyms 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

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

   Antonyms:
   supported, reasonable, sensible, excusable

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"

   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

   Antonyms:
   sensible, supported, excusable, reasonable

3. undue, unjustified, unwarrantedadjective

   lacking justification or authorization

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

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

   Antonyms:
   supported, sensible, excusable, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "unwarranted":

   unjustified, unjustifiable, undue, unfounded, unnecessary, groundless, unprovoked, unreasonable, unjust, baseless, unsubstantiated, wanton, wrongful

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1. Gabriel Said Reynolds:

   It was taken by al-Azhar as an unwarranted intrusion into Egyptian affairs and a misapprehending of the rights of Christians in Egypt.

2. 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.

3. Bryden Teich:

   A lot of the quality names like the Canadian banks have been hit recently, but we definitely feel it's been unwarranted, the fact is, they're still great businesses, they're still making a lot of money.

4. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan:

   I think there was a premature sense of optimism among many that was probably unwarranted and in hindsight has ended up being quite deadly.

5. Justice Department:

   The crack/powder sentencing disparity has unquestionably led to unjustified differences in sentences for trafficking in two forms of the same substance, as well as unwarranted racial disparities in its application, the sentencing disparity was based on misinformation about the pharmacology of cocaine and its effects, and it is unnecessary to address the genuine and critical societal problems associated with trafficking cocaine, including violent crime.