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unwarranted

/ˌʌnˈwɔːrəntɪd/ /ˌʌnˈwɑːrəntɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.

Examples :

"His anger at the small mistake was completely unwarranted. "
right value attitude moral philosophy

Related Words

Illustration warranted

warranted verb

/ˈwɔɹəntɪd/ /ˈwɑɹəntɪd/

To protect, keep safe (from danger).

"The security guard warranted the building against intruders during the night. "

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

Illustration inappropriate

inappropriate adjective

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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warrant noun

/ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɑɹənt/

Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.

"The teacher's warrant for the field trip was approved by the principal. "

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undeserved adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvd/ /ˌʌndɪˈzɝːvd/

Not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair.

"He received an undeserved punishment for something he didn't do. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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unjustified adjective

/ˌʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/

Not justified (in any sense)

"the unjustified killing of an innocent"

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guaranty verb

/ˈɡæɹənti/

To give an assurance that something will be done right.

"The teacher guaranteed that all students would receive a fair grade. "

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unwarrantable adjective

/ˌʌnˈwɔːrəntəbl/ /ˌʌnˈwɑːrəntəbl/

Not warrantable; indefensible; not vindicable; not justifiable

"His anger and shouting at the cashier were unwarrantable, as she was simply following store policy. "

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mistake noun

/mɪˈsteɪk/

An error; a blunder.

"My math homework had a mistake; I added the numbers incorrectly. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "