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unjustified

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈdʒəstəˌfaɪd// UK //ʌndʒˈʌstɪfˌaɪd// un·jus·ti·fied

adj. not having a good or fair reason. You use this to describe an action or feeling that is not supported by facts.

adj. lacking a valid reason or evidence to support a particular action, belief, or feeling. Often used to describe criticism, expenses, or fears that are considered unfair or unnecessary.


SIMPLE

The high price of the coffee seems unjustified.

CONTEXTUAL

Many employees felt that the sudden changes to the holiday policy were completely unjustified given the company's recent profits.

COMPLEX

While the initial concern was understandable, the continued surveillance of the population was deemed unjustified by the high court, as it violated fundamental privacy rights without a clear security benefit.

Synonyms
Origin

From un- + justified.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.

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