unwarranted
adjectiveNot justified by sufficient reason or evidence.
Lacking sufficient justification
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Clear all filtersNot justified by sufficient reason or evidence.
Lacking sufficient justification
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Uncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Uncalled for
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Greater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Beyond reasonable limits
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A reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.
To provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.
So small or unimportant that it scarcely warrants attention.
Exaggerated, inflated, or more grandiose than the subject warrants.
Excessively inflated
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An attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Unwarranted display of importance
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Official authorization; also a penalty used to enforce a rule.
Official permission
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Excessive or not justified by the circumstances.
Excessive or unjustified
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Unable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.
Without adequate justification
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