unjustified

adjective

«unjustified» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unjustified means not fair or not reasonable; without a good reason. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and ethics lessons, unjustified punishment or anger is unfair. In news and law, unjustified claims have no reason behind them. Phrases: unjustified anger, completely unjustified.

Examples

The punishment was unjustified. tree →
His anger at me was unjustified. tree →
The price rise is unjustified. tree →
The referee's decision seemed unjustified. tree →
Your fears are unjustified. tree →
It was an unjustified attack. tree →

Note

Prefix un- + justified. Opposite: justified, fair. Similar: unfair, unwarranted.

On Mova

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