unwarranted

Example Sentences

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His lawyers told Reuters his detention was unwarranted at this point in the investigation.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Many scholars question the fairness of vicarious liability in criminal cases, viewing it as an unwarranted exception to the general rule that criminal responsibility must be personal.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

The stock has been knocked to an earnings multiple that is almost 30% below its historical average, because of what Cyprys says is unwarranted pessimism about private equity and credit.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

“It is also pushing the long-standing transatlantic relationship into a severe crisis, with a clear risk of further escalation and unwarranted negative consequences for both Europe and the US economy,” ING added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Nor was it unwarranted: in five minutes more the grating key, the yielding lock, warned me my watch was relieved.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë