unjustified
adjective/ˌʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
/ˌʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
- not fair or necessary synonym unwarranted
- The criticism was wholly unjustified.
Extra Examples- This is a wholly unjustified attack on individual freedoms.
- You'd be taking an unjustified risk if you attempted to find the hostages yourself.
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