1
as in unnecessary
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end
the committee concluded that any further revisions to the regulations were currently unwarranted
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as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
don't leap to unwarranted conclusions
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Recent Examples of unwarranted
In the replies to the post, many people agreed that the bride's response was unexpected and unwarranted.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 8 July 2025
Your attempts to undermine her legacy are unwarranted and unacceptable.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adherence to vaccinations has been waning because of unwarranted fears that vaccines cause conditions such as autism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But such deference is inappropriate and unwarranted under Supreme Court precedents when a law burdens a group that has been historically subjected to discrimination.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
Michael Nied, People.com, 8 July 2025
Your attempts to undermine her legacy are unwarranted and unacceptable.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adherence to vaccinations has been waning because of unwarranted fears that vaccines cause conditions such as autism.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But such deference is inappropriate and unwarranted under Supreme Court precedents when a law burdens a group that has been historically subjected to discrimination.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwarranted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwarranted
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From sky-high heels and stiff business attire to bulky belts and even barefoot passengers (yes, that happens), these in-flight missteps can lead to unnecessary discomfort—or worse, a hygiene horror story.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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On a larger scale and across billions of daily prompts, unnecessary tokens can contribute to thousands of metric tons of additional emissions annually.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The same could be true of the recent cost estimates, but construction technology has advanced in the past half century, so that lower costs per mile are not unreasonable.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Barbara Attard, a police accountability expert, said meet and confer can last months, but beyond a year is unreasonable.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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“Unwarranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwarranted. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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