Definition

In a way that cannot be justified or is not warranted; without good reason.

Example

The decision was made unwarrantably, causing confusion among the team.

Conversation

I can't believe how people unwarrantably judged her without knowing the full story.

I know, right? It was so unfair to her.

Exactly! It's frustrating when opinions are formed unwarrantably without proper facts.

Totally! We should always seek to understand before making judgments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwarrantably → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "warrant" (from Old French *garantir*, meaning to guarantee or assure), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner). The word "unwarrantably" means in a manner that is not guaranteed or justified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') guaranteeing something ('warrant') — that's why unwarrantably means acting in a way that is not justified.

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