unwarranted

//ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Adjective

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more unwarrantedComparative
most unwarrantedSuperlative
1

Not justified or authorized; lacking adequate reason or grounds.

The employee filed a complaint about the unwarranted criticism from his manager.

2

Not deserved or merited; unjustified in the circumstances.

The employee faced unwarranted criticism from his manager.