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unjustified Synonyms

Another word for unjustified

Choosing another word for unjustified depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not shown to be right, reasonable, or warranted; lacking a valid or sufficient reason.

Usage Example

"The committee concluded that the sudden price increase was completely unwarranted."

Strongest
unwarranted
groundless
baseless
unfounded
Strong
indefensible
uncalled-for
unjustifiable
inexcusable
unreasonable

• adjective (Context 2)

(of typeset or digital text) Aligned along one margin (typically the left) while leaving the opposite margin uneven or ragged.

Usage Example

"Most modern web designers prefer left-aligned, ragged text because it is easier to read on screens."

Strong
ragged

Opposites of unjustified

The opposite of unjustified shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

justified
warranted
reasonable
legitimate
well-founded
defensible
valid
See all opposites of unjustified

• Nearby Words

unjust
unjustifiable
unjustifiably
unjustified
unjustly
unjustness
unkempt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unjustified. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unjustified
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