unjustified

adjective

Definition of unjustifiednext
as in unreasonable

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Recent Examples of unjustified Speaking from Ottawa, Trudeau condemned the tariffs imposed by the U.S. as unjustified, calling them an attack on Canada, a key ally. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 Both countries called the link between fentanyl smuggling and trade barriers unjustified and announced plans to retaliate. — Brian Mann, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025 The Court’s decision was based on the assumption that all customers were final consumers, meaning there was no risk of unjustified VAT deductions. — Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 But a blanket refugee ban is cruel and unjustified, as is the pause in aid to organizations supporting food security, education and other critical services around the world. — Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unjustified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjustified
  1. unreasonable
  2. irrational
  3. unfounded
  4. illogical
  5. unwarranted
  6. uninformed
  7. groundless
  8. invalid
Adjective
  • During the pause, the state will evaluate if reinstating the law would create an unreasonable risk to staff and inmate safety.
    — Landon Mion, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Along with the financial risks, many new business owners face personal challenges stemming from self-doubt, working in isolation, lack of work-life balance and unreasonable expectations.
    — Veranda Adkins, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of unreasonable
Adjective
  • Many voters said Governor Whitmer’s order, which restricted an outdoor activity – gardening – seemed irrational and excessive, even at the time.
    — Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But the widening gap between its real-world performance and analysts’ earnings estimates for unborn products has prompted some to warn of irrational exuberance.
    — Chris Kirkham, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of irrational
Adjective
  • Most concerning is Putin's calculation—not entirely unfounded—that Washington's eagerness for resolution will lead to pressuring Kyiv into virtual surrender by restricting military aid and intelligence sharing.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Somehow, Woodland was able to carry on playing after he was first woken up with a jolt by unfounded fears at the Mexico Open in April, remarkably making eight cuts in his next 10 tournaments.
    — Don Riddell, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of unfounded
Adjective
  • Moreover, reality is incredibly illogical and multi-faceted, and people are so inconsistent and full of contradictions.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
  • This is not illogical, in the same way that any blackmail makes sense on paper.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of illogical
Adjective
  • The fact that this is the biggest scandal people can pull from this show is further proof that the excessive disdain is unwarranted.
    — Alanna Bennett, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • But the person who played a pivotal role in bringing her to the court tells The Gavel the criticism is unwarranted.
    — Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of unwarranted
Adjective
  • Nuclear safety is too important to undermine through uninformed political actions.
    — Katy Huff, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Given the current turbulent DEI environment, there’s much at stake in terms of the liability exposure and reputation of the company and its officers and directors should the company make an uninformed or purposely controversial decision.
    — Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of uninformed
Adjective
  • The claims against Trump’s character are not groundless.
    — Avi Nelson, Boston Herald, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The claims of an invasion of the Eastern seaboard by swarms of drones has every marker of a groundless social media frenzy.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of groundless
Adjective
  • China refused to participate in the proceedings and maintains the award is invalid.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Reina’s attorney argued in part that the lawsuit is invalid because statutes of limitation have expired.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of invalid

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