Unjustified — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈjə-stə-ˌfīd/ un·jus·ti·fied

Meaning & Definition of Unjustified

Unjustified (adjective)

  1. not justified
  2. not demonstrably correct or judicious, not warranted or appropriate
  3. not spaced to be even

Unjustified (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unreasonable, unfounded

    similar: groundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational, nonsensical, nonvalid, unfounded, uninformed, unreasonable, unreasoned, unsound, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted, flimsy, implausible, unconvincing, weak, fallacious, false, misguided, misled
    opposite: commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical, firm, good, hard, informed, just, justified, levelheaded, logical, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sensible, sober, solid, valid, well-founded, actual, real, true, certain, sure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unjustified

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unjustified:

groundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational, nonsensical, nonvalid, unfounded, uninformed, unreasonable, unreasoned, unsound, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted, flimsy, implausible, unconvincing, weak, fallacious, false, misguided, misled

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unjustified

Words with the opposite meaning of Unjustified:

commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical, firm, good, hard, informed, just, justified, levelheaded, logical, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sensible, sober, solid, valid, well-founded, actual, real, true, certain, sure

Origin & Etymology of Unjustified

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unjustified

What does "Unjustified" mean?

"Unjustified" means not justified. As an adjective, it is defined as: not justified.

What is another word for "Unjustified"?

Other words for "Unjustified" include groundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational, nonsensical, nonvalid and unfounded. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unjustified" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unjustified"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unjustified". Common alternatives include groundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational, nonsensical, nonvalid, unfounded, uninformed and unreasonable.

What is the opposite of "Unjustified"?

Antonyms of "Unjustified" include commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical, firm, good, hard, informed and just.

Is "Unjustified" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unjustified" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unjustified"?

"Unjustified" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈjə-stə-ˌfīd/ and divided into syllables as un·jus·ti·fied.

What is the origin of the word "Unjustified"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Unjustified" meaning "as in unreasonable, unfounded"?

When "Unjustified" (adjective) means as in unreasonable, unfounded, synonyms include groundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational and nonsensical. Opposites in this sense include commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical and firm.