Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unjustified

Adjective
/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪd/
Definition
Not having any justification or reason.
Examples
  • The company’s layoffs were deemed unjustified by many employees.
  • His anger seemed unjustified considering the situation.
  • She felt that the criticism was unjustified and hurtful.
Meaning
Something that is deemed to have no valid cause or acceptable explanation.
Synonyms
  • Unwarranted
  • Unfounded
  • Groundless
  • Baseless
  • Unjust