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

Need another word that means the same as “unwarranted”? Find 34 synonyms and 30 related words for “unwarranted” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unwarranted” are: baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, wild, indefensible, insupportable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, undue, unjustified, inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable, gratuitous, unnecessary, unreasonable, unjust, inappropriate, unsuitable, unseemly, unbecoming, improper, ill-advised, excessive, immoderate, disproportionate, inordinate, unauthorized, unsanctioned, unapproved, uncertified, unaccredited, unlicensed

Unwarranted as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unwarranted" as an adjective

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

• Not justified or authorized.
• Incapable of being justified or explained.
• Without a basis in reason or fact.
• Lacking justification or authorization.

Synonyms of "Unwarranted" as an adjective (34 Words)

baseless	(of a column) not having a base between the shaft and pedestal. Baseless gossip.
disproportionate	Out of proportion. People on lower incomes spend a disproportionate amount of their income on fuel.
excessive	Beyond normal limits. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
gratuitous	Unnecessary and unwarranted. A gratuitous insult.
groundless	Not based on any good reason. Your fears are quite groundless.
idle	Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility. I knew Ellen did not make idle threats.
ill-advised	Without careful prior deliberation or counsel.
immoderate	Beyond reasonable limits. Immoderate drinking.
improper	Not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty. Improper banking practices.
inappropriate	Not suitable for a particular occasion etc. Completely inappropriate behavior.
indefensible	Incapable of being justified or explained. This behaviour is morally indefensible.
inexcusable	Not excusable. Matt s behaviour was inexcusable.
inordinate	Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. A book of inordinate length.
insupportable	Incapable of being justified or explained. He had arrived at a wholly insupportable conclusion.
unaccredited	Lacking official approval. A mail order degree from an unaccredited correspondence school.
unapproved	Not officially accepted or sanctioned. They deposit waste on unapproved sites.
unauthorized	Not having official permission or approval. An unauthorized strike.
unbecoming	(especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering. An unbecoming striped sundress.
uncertified	Not officially recognized as having a certain status or meeting certain standards. Uncertified accountants.
undue	Not yet payable. Accused of using undue force.
unforgivable	So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused. Losing your temper with him was unforgivable.
unfounded	Having no foundation or basis in fact. Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.
unjust	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. Resistance to unjust laws.
unjustifiable	Not able to be shown to be right or reasonable. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unjustified	Not shown to be right or reasonable. Unjustified price increases.
unlicensed	(of premises) not having a licence for the sale of alcohol. Unlicensed weapons.
unnecessary	Not necessary. Good construction is essential to avoid unnecessary waste.
unpardonable	(of a fault or offence) too severe to be pardoned; unforgivable. An unpardonable sin.
unreasonable	Beyond the limits of acceptability or fairness. Unreasonable demands.
unsanctioned	Without explicit official permission. Unsanctioned use of company cars.
unseemly	Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. Unseemly to use profanity.
unsuitable	Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse. A solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces.
unwarrantable	Incapable of being justified or explained. An unwarrantable intrusion into personal matters.
wild	Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. A wild stretch of land.

Usage Examples of "Unwarranted" as an adjective

• Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom.
• Unwarranted jealousy.
• I am sure your fears are unwarranted.

Associations of "Unwarranted" (30 Words)

absurd	An absurd state of affairs. The allegations are patently absurd.
arbitrary	Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice. Arbitrary division of the group into halves.
exaggerated	Regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality. Thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes.
excessive	Beyond normal limits. Excessive charges.
excessively	To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately. Excessively high taxes.
extravagant	Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings. Extravagant gifts like computer games.
groundless	Without a basis in reason or fact. Your fears are quite groundless.
illogical	Lacking orderly continuity. An illogical fear of the supernatural.
immoderate	Not sensible or restrained; excessive. Immoderate drinking.
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. A turgid incoherent presentation.
indefensible	Not justifiable by argument. The towns were tactically indefensible.
indiscriminate	(of a person) not using or exercising discrimination. She was indiscriminate with her affections.
inexcusable	Too bad to be justified or tolerated. Matt s behaviour was inexcusable.
inordinate	(of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behaviour. The case had taken up an inordinate amount of time.
insuperable	Impossible to surmount. Insuperable odds.
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 animals.
overly	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
preposterous	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history.
random	Unfamiliar or unspecified. Bombs fell at random.
undue	Beyond normal limits. Undue influence.
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.
unjustified	(of printed text) not justified. Unjustified price increases.
unpardonable	Not admitting of pardon. An unpardonable sin.
unreasonable	Beyond normal limits. She knew she was being unreasonable but she resented his domesticity.
unsupported	Not given financial or other assistance. The assumption was unsupported by evidence.
untenable	Incapable of being defended or justified. This argument is clearly untenable.
untrue	Not according with the facts. Off level floors and untrue doors and windows.