unwarranted

IPA/ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd/
KK[ənwˈɔrəntɪd]IPA/ʌnˈwɔːrəntɪd/

unwarranted — 形容詞

  • unwarrantedpositive
  • more unwarrantedcomparative
  • most unwarrantedsuperlative

1. used to describe a criticism, claim, or action that is done without a good reaso

1.形容詞B2
釋義

無端的

沒有正當理由的

used to describe a criticism, claim, or action that is done without a good reason, making it seem unfair or unnecessary.

例句

Jenna received unwarranted criticism for her honest report on the school's budget.

Jenna 因為對學校預算的誠實報導而受到無端的批評。

collocation: unwarranted criticism

Anya's fear of flying was unwarranted since the airline had an excellent safety record.

Anya 對搭飛機的恐懼是沒有根據的，因為那家航空公司的安全紀錄相當優良。

collocation: unwarranted fear

常見搭配
  • unwarranted criticism
  • unwarranted attack
  • unwarranted fear
  • unwarranted suspicion
  • unwarranted delay
  • unwarranted interference
  • unwarranted use of force
  • completely unwarranted
  • totally unwarranted
  • entirely unwarranted
同義詞
  • unjustified

    closest synonym; interchangeable in most formal contexts

  • groundless

    stronger focus on no factual basis; common with fears and suspicions

  • baseless

    emphasises lack of evidence; often used for claims and accusations

  • unreasonable

    broader and less formal; can describe people or demands

反義詞

文法句型

be + unwarranted

unwarranted + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal, legal, and journalistic contexts. Typical noun collocates include criticism, attack, interference, delay, fear, suspicion, and force.

常見錯誤

Her sudden arrival at the party was unwarranted.
Her sudden arrival at the party was unexpected.
Unwarranted means 'without justification', not 'unexpected' or 'surprising'.

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  • use of force