unwarranted

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht gerechtfertigt oder nicht berechtigt ist; ohne ausreichenden Grund oder ohne rechtliche Grundlage.

Describes something that is not justified or authorized; lacking a valid reason or basis.

1. Not justified or authorizedC1formal

   Lacking justification or valid reason; not appropriate or necessary.

   Ungerechtfertigt

   • The criticism was completely unwarranted and unfair.
   • His unwarranted interference caused more problems.
   • The company faced backlash for its unwarranted price increase.

   Synonymebaselessgratuitousgroundlessinappropriateneedlessuncalled-forundueunfoundedunjustifiedunnecessary

   Antonymeappropriateauthorizedjustifiednecessarypropervalid

2. Without basis or foundationC1formal

   Not supported by evidence or facts; groundless.

   Unbegründet

   • The accusations were unwarranted and based on rumors.
   • Her unwarranted fears prevented her from trying new things.
   • The report made unwarranted assumptions about the data.

   Synonymebaselessgratuitousgroundlessunfoundedunjustifiedunsubstantiatedunsupported

   Antonymejustifiedsupported