unwarranted
adjectiveNot justified by sufficient reason or evidence.
Lacking sufficient justification
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adjectiveUncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Uncalled for
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inordinate
adjectiveGreater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Beyond reasonable limits
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pretension
nounAn attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Unwarranted display of importance
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undue
adjectiveExcessive or not justified by the circumstances.
Excessive or unjustified
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unjustifiable
adjectiveUnable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.
Without adequate justification
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