| 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: | baseless |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | without substantiation |
Synonyms: |
bottomless, flimsy, foundationless, gratuitous, groundless, reasonless, unconfirmed, uncorroborated, unfounded, ungrounded, unjustifiable, unjustified, unsubstantiated, unsupported, untenable, unwarranted |
Antonyms: |
based |
| Main Entry: | exorbitant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | extravagant, excessive |
Synonyms: |
absonant, dear, enormous, exacting, expensive, extortionate, extreme, high, highway robbery, immoderate, inordinate, out of sight, outrageous, over one's head, overboard, overmuch, preposterous, pricey, steep*, stiff*, towering, unconscionable, undue, unreasonable, unwarranted, up to here, wasteful |
Antonyms: |
cheap, inexpensive, low, moderate, reasonable, sensible |
| Main Entry: | gratuitous |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not necessary |
Synonyms: |
assumed, baseless, bottomless, causeless, groundless, indefensible, inessential, needless, reasonless, supererogatory, superfluous, uncalled-for, unessential, unfounded, unjustified, unmerited, unprovoked, unsupportable, unwarranted, wanton |
| Notes: | grateful means feeling or showing gratitude or feeling thankful; gratified means having received what was desired; gratuitous means costing nothing or free - unnecessary or unwarranted - without cause |
Antonyms: |
deserved, needed, reasonable, warranted |
| Main Entry: | groundless |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | without reason, justification |
Synonyms: |
baseless, bottomless, causeless, chimerical, empty, false, flimsy, foundationless, gratuitous, idle, illogical, illusory, imaginary, unauthorized, uncalled-for, unfounded, unjustified, unprovoked, unsupported, unwarranted |
Antonyms: |
called-for, grounded, justified, proven, reasonable, warranted |
| Main Entry: | illegal |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | against the law |
Synonyms: |
actionable, banned, black-market, bootleg, contraband, criminal, crooked, extralegal, felonious, forbidden, heavy*, hot*, illegitimate, illicit, interdicted, irregular, lawless, not approved, not legal, outlawed, outside the law, prohibited, proscribed, prosecutable, racket, shady, smuggled, sub rosa, taboo, unauthorized, unconstitutional, under the table, unlawful, unlicensed, unofficial, unwarrantable, unwarranted, verboten, violating, wildcat, wrongful |
Antonyms: |
allowed, authorized, ethical, good, lawful, legal, legitimate, moral, permissible, right |
| Main Entry: | immoderate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | excessive, extreme |
Synonyms: |
dizzying, egregious, enormous, exaggerated, exorbitant, extravagant, inordinate, intemperate, overindulgent, profligate, steep, too much*, too-too, towering, unbalanced, unbridled, uncalled-for, unconscionable, uncontrolled, undue, unjustified, unmeasurable, unreasonable, unrestrained, unwarranted, wanton |
Antonyms: |
calm, justified, mild, moderate, reasonable, restrained |
| Main Entry: | improper |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not suitable |
Synonyms: |
abnormal, at odds, awkward, bad form, discordant, discrepant, erroneous, false, ill-advised, ill-timed, imprudent, inaccurate, inadmissible, inadvisable, inapplicable, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, inexpedient, infelicitous, inharmonious, inopportune, irregular, ludicrous, malapropos, odd, off-base, out-of-place, out-of-season, preposterous, unapt, unbefitting, uncalled-for, uncomely, undue, unfit, unfitting, unseasonable, unsuitable, unsuited, untimely, unwarranted, wrong |
Antonyms: |
appropriate, correct, fitting, proper, right, suitable |
| Main Entry: | inordinate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | excessive, extravagant |
Synonyms: |
disproportionate, dizzying, exorbitant, extortionate, extreme, gratuitous, immoderate, intemperate, irrational, outrageous, overindulgent, overmuch, preposterous, supererogatory, superfluous, surplus, too much, towering, uncalled-for, unconscionable, uncurbed, undue, unmeasurable, unreasonable, unrestrained, untempered, unwarranted, wanton, wasteful |
Antonyms: |
moderate, ok enough, reasonable, warranted |
| Main Entry: | misguided |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | ill-advised, deluded |
Synonyms: |
bearded, bum-steer, confused, deceived, disinformed, erroneous, faked-out, foolish, imprudent, indiscreet, inexpedient, injudicious, led up the garden path, misled, misplaced, mistaken, stonewalled, uncalled for, unreasonable, unwarranted, unwise, wrong |
Antonyms: |
well-guided |