seem unwarranted

Frequency: 6.51.8 per million words

Used to suggest that something appears to be not justified or necessary.

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Examples (10)

  • The delay did seem unwarranted.
  • His intense anger seemed unwarranted given the minor mistake.
  • Such a drastic policy change seems unwarranted at this stage.
  • To many observers, the sudden investigation seemed unwarranted.
  • The high cost of maintenance might seem unwarranted to the board.
  • That level of government interference seemed unwarranted.
  • Experts argued that the public's fear seemed unwarranted.
  • Your anxiety seems unwarranted since the results were positive.
  • The harsh criticism she received seemed unwarranted and cruel.
  • These security measures seemed unwarranted until the threat was revealed.