UNJUSTIFIED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNJUSTIFIED?

Need another word that means the same as “unjustified”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “unjustified” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unjustified” are: undue, unwarranted, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, unreasoned, unfounded, groundless, unjustifiable, unacceptable, unfair, unjust, out of turn, not done, unnecessary, wrong, improper, irregular

Unjustified as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unjustified" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unjustified” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not shown to be right or reasonable.
• (of printed text) not justified.
• Lacking justification or authorization.

Synonyms of "Unjustified" as an adjective (18 Words)

groundless	Without a basis in reason or fact. The allegations proved groundless.
improper	Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion. The improper use of public funds.
irrational	Of a number quantity or expression not expressible as a ratio of two integers and having an infinite and non recurring expansion when expressed as a decimal Examples of irrational numbers are the number and the square root of 2. Irrational numbers.
irregular	Occurring at uneven or varying rates or intervals. Irregular hiring practices.
not done	Cooked until ready to serve.
out of turn	Being out or having grown cold.
unacceptable	Not satisfactory or allowable. A word unacceptable in polite society.
undue	Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances. I didn t want to show undue excitement.
unfair	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. Took an unfair advantage.
unfounded	Having no foundation or basis in fact. Unfounded suspicions.
unjust	Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. An unjust judge.
unjustifiable	Not able to be shown to be right or reasonable. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unnecessary	More than is needed; excessive. Some people feel that holiday insurance is unnecessary.
unreasonable	Not guided by or based on good sense. An unreasonable request.
unreasoned	Not based on good sense or logic. An unreasoned reaction to the idea.
unsound	Physically unsound or diseased. An unsound limb.
unwarranted	Not justified or authorized. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom.
wrong	Badly timed. Something is wrong with the engine.

Usage Examples of "Unjustified" as an adjective

• Unjustified price increases.

Associations of "Unjustified" (30 Words)

absurd	An absurd state of affairs. The allegations are patently absurd.
arbitrary	(of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority. An arbitrary decision.
exaggerated	Enlarged to an abnormal degree. Thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes.
excessive	Beyond normal limits. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
excessively	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. Excessively high taxes.
extravagant	Recklessly wasteful. Extravagant praise.
groundless	Not based on any good reason. The allegations proved groundless.
illogical	Lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning. An illogical fear of the supernatural.
immoderate	Beyond reasonable limits. Immoderate spending.
impracticable	Not capable of being carried out or put into practice. It was impracticable to widen the road here.
incoherent	Not logical or internally consistent. The film is ideologically incoherent.
indefensible	(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified. This behaviour is morally indefensible.
indiscriminate	Not marked by fine distinctions. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics can cause problems.
inexcusable	Not excusable. Matt s behaviour was inexcusable.
inordinate	Beyond normal limits. A book of inordinate length.
insupportable	Unable to be endured; intolerable. The heat was insupportable.
irrational	Of a number quantity or expression not expressible as a ratio of two integers and having an infinite and non recurring expansion when expressed as a decimal Examples of irrational numbers are the number and the square root of 2. Irrational fears.
overly	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
preposterous	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. A preposterous suggestion.
random	An unknown, unspecified, or odd person. Some randoms in the crowd asked Ivan Ljubicic to take a photo for them.
too	To a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively. He has a Mercedes too.
undue	Not yet payable. Accused of using undue force.
unfounded	Without a basis in reason or fact. Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.
unjustifiable	Incapable of being justified or explained. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unpardonable	Not admitting of pardon. Unpardonable behavior.
unreasonable	Beyond the limits of acceptability or fairness. She knew she was being unreasonable but she resented his domesticity.
unsupported	(of a program, language, or device) not having assistance for the user available from a manufacturer or system manager. A toddler who can stand unsupported.
untenable	(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified. This argument is clearly untenable.
untrue	Not faithful or loyal. A despotic sheik can be untrue to his vast seraglio.
unwarranted	Lacking justification or authorization. I am sure your fears are unwarranted.