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- [wawr-uh nt, wor-]
- /ˈwɔr ənt, ˈwɒr-/
- /ʌnˈwɒr.ən.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wawr-uh nt, wor-]
- /ˈwɔr ənt, ˈwɒr-/
Definitions of unwarranted word
- noun unwarranted authorization, sanction, or justification. 1
- noun unwarranted something that serves to give reliable or formal assurance of something; guarantee, pledge, or security. Synonyms: warranty, surety. 1
- noun unwarranted something considered as having the force of a guarantee or as being positive assurance of a thing: The cavalry and artillery were considered sure warrants of success. 1
- noun unwarranted a writing or document certifying or authorizing something, as a receipt, license, or commission. Synonyms: permit, voucher, writ, order, chit. 1
- noun unwarranted Law. an instrument, issued by a magistrate, authorizing an officer to make an arrest, seize property, make a search, or carry a judgment into execution. 1
- noun unwarranted the certificate of authority or appointment issued to an officer of the armed forces below the rank of a commissioned officer. 1
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Origin of unwarranted
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English warant < Anglo-French; Old French guarant < Germanic; compare Middle Low German warend, -ent warranty, noun use of present participle of waren to warrant; (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French warantir; Old French g(u)arantir, derivative of guarant; see guaranty
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Parts of speech for Unwarranted
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unwarranted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj unwarranted
- absonant — inharmonious
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- black-market — to black-marketeer.
- causeless — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
adjective unwarranted
- disinformed — Simple past tense and past participle of disinform.
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- exorbitant — (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
- extralegal — (of an action or situation) beyond the authority of the law; not regulated by the law.
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
Antonyms for unwarranted
adj unwarranted
- condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
- legitimate — according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
adjective unwarranted
- justifiable — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- justified — to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
- warrantable — capable of being warranted.
- warranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
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