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unjustifiable
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unjustifiable
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | unwarranted |
| Synonyms: | baseless, foundationless, groundless, indefensible, inexcusable, uncalled-for, unconscionable, unforgivable, unfounded, ungrounded, unjust, unjustified, unmerited, unpardonable, wrong |
| Notes: | an unjustified act is one for whose justification no past event or development can be adduced; an unjustifiable act is one for whose justification no future event or development can be adduced |
| Main Entry: | indefensible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | inexcusable |
| Synonyms: | bad, faulty, inexpiable, insupportable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, untenable, unwarrantable, wrong |
| Antonyms: | defensible, excusable, justifiable, justified |
| Main Entry: | inexcusable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not forgivable |
| Synonyms: | blamable, blameworthy, censurable, criticizable, impermissible, indefensible, inexpiable, intolerable, outrageous, reprehensible, unallowable, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unpermissible, untenable, unwarrantable, wrong |
| Antonyms: | excusable, forgivable, justifiable |
| Main Entry: | undue |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | excessive, unnecessary |
| Synonyms: | disproportionate, exceeding, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, forbidden, ill-timed, illegal, immoderate, improper, inappropriate, inapt, indecorous, inept, inordinate, intemperate, needless, overmuch, sinister, too great, too much, unapt, uncalled-for, unconscionable, underhanded, undeserved, unfair, unfitting, unjust, unjustifiable, unjustified, unmeasurable, unreasonable, unseasonable, unseemly, unsuitable, untimely, unwarrantable, unwarranted |
| Notes: | undo means to reverse an action or thing; undue means 'inappropriate' or 'excessive' |
| Antonyms: | moderate, reasonable, sensible |
| Main Entry: | unfair |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | prejudiced, wrongful |
| Synonyms: | arbitrary, bad, base, biased, bigoted, blameworthy, cheating, criminal, crooked, cruel, culpable, discreditable, discriminatory, dishonest, dishonorable, foul, grievous, illegal, immoral, improper, inequitable, inexcusable, iniquitous, injurious, low, mean, one-sided, partial, partisan, petty, shameful, shameless, uncalled-for, undue, unethical, unjust, unjustifiable, unlawful, unprincipled, unreasonable, unrightful, unscrupulous, unsporting, unwarranted, vicious, vile, wicked, wrong |
| Antonyms: | fair, honest, just, unprejudiced |
| Main Entry: | unforgivable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | inexcusable |
| Synonyms: | blameworthy, contemptible, deplorable, disgraceful, indefensible, inexpiable, not forgivable, outrageous, reprehensible, shameful, unallowable, unconscionable, unjustifiable, unpardonable, unpermissible, untenable, wrong |
| Main Entry: | unreasonable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | extravagant; beyond normal limits |
| Synonyms: | absonant, arbitrary, costing an arm and a leg, dear, excessive, exorbitant, extortionate, extreme, far-out, illegitimate, immoderate, improper, inordinate, intemperate, out of bounds, overkill, overmuch, peremptory, posh, pricey, senseless, steep*, stiff*, too great, too much, too-too, uncalled-for, unconscionable, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustifiable, unlawful, unrightful, unwarrantable, unwarranted, up to here, way out, wrongful |
| Antonyms: | cheap, economical, low, plain, reasonable |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | unwarranted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not reasonable or right |
| Synonyms: | baseless, bottomless, foundationless, gratuitous, groundless, indefensible, inexcusable, uncalled-for, unconscionable, undue, unfair, unfounded, ungrounded, unjust, unjustifiable, unjustified, unprovoked, unreasonable, unwarrantable, wrong |
| Antonyms: | called-for, justifiable, reasonable, warranted |
| Main Entry: | wanton |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | cruel, malicious |
| Synonyms: | accidentally on purpose, arbitrary, contrary, double-crossing, evil, gratuitous, groundless, inconsiderate, malevolent, mean, merciless, motiveless, needless, ornery, perverse, senseless, spiteful, unasked, uncalled-for, unfair, unjust, unjustifiable, unjustified, unprovoked, vicious, wayward, wicked, willful |
| Antonyms: | gentle, kind, nice |
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