unjustified

• Qui n'est pas justifié, sans raison valable ou fondement légitime ; qui n'est pas mérité ou proportionné.

Describes something that is not shown to be right or reasonable; lacking a valid reason or justification.

1. Not reasonable or necessaryB2formal

   Not based on good reasons or evidence; not fair or appropriate.

   non justifié

   • The criticism was completely unjustified.
   • His anger was unjustified given the circumstances.
   • The company faced backlash for unjustified price increases.

   Synonymesbaselessdisproportionateexcessivegroundlessinappropriateneedlessuncalled-forundueunfoundedunjustifiableunnecessaryunreasonableunwarranted

   Antonymesfairjustifiedreasonable

2. Not legally or morally acceptableB2formal

   Lacking a valid legal or moral basis.

   injustifié, sans fondement

   • The court ruled the dismissal as unjustified.
   • Unjustified use of force is prohibited by law.
   • The complaint was dismissed as unjustified.

   Synonymesbaselessgroundlessindefensibleinexcusableunjustifiableunwarranted

   Antonymesjustjustifiedlegitimateproperreasonablerightfulvalid