Unwarranted Definition & Meaning

unwarranted
adjective
  1. incapable of being justified or explained
  2. without a basis in reason or fact; "baseless gossip"; "the allegations proved groundless"; "idle fears"; "unfounded suspicions"; "unwarranted jealousy"
  3. lacking justification or authorization; "desire for undue private profit"; "unwarranted limitations of personal freedom"

"Unwarranted" in song lyrics

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  • "The Last Word: Are Justice Ganguly's claims justified or unwarranted?"
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  • "The Last Word: Is Tarun Tejpal's fear of the BJP understandable or unwarranted?"
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  • "The Last Word: Is Time's criticism of PM justified or unwarranted?"
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