unwarrantably
In inexcusable fashion
In a manner that cannot be justified or defended.
The adverb form of unwarrantable, describing actions taken without adequate grounds or authorization: The committee unwarrantably delayed the investigation.
It suggests overstepping proper bounds or acting without sufficient cause.
Lacking factual support
- unfoundedWithout factual support
- groundlessLacking factual support
- unsupportedLacking backing or proof
- unsubstantiatedWithout supporting evidence
unjustified · unproven · without cause · unprovoked · uncalled-for · gratuitous · needless · unnecessary
Contrary to valid reasoning
- unreasonableNot guided by reason
- nonsensicalWithout coherent meaning
- absurdWildly illogical
- preposterousCompletely contrary to reason
senseless · fallacious · specious · invalid · flawed · unsound · faulty · erroneous
Not properly scaled
- inordinateExceeding proper limits
- immoderateBeyond reasonable bounds
- exorbitantUnreasonably high, as costs
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
overreaching · overkill · unreasonable · outrageous · unconscionable · extreme · undue · intemperate
Cannot be reasonably defended
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- untenableImpossible to maintain
- illegitimateNot authorized or recognized
wrongful · improper · inappropriate · unacceptable · unconscionable · reprehensible · deplorable · indefensible
Subject to sudden changes
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- randomOccurring without pattern
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- subjectiveBased on personal perspective
biased · prejudiced · partial · discriminatory · unfair · unjust · high-handed · despotic
baseless
Lacking factual support
- unfoundedWithout factual support
- groundlessLacking factual support
- unsupportedLacking backing or proof
unsubstantiated · unjustified · unproven · without cause · unprovoked · uncalled-for · gratuitous · needless · unnecessary · unmotivated
illogical
Contrary to valid reasoning
- unreasonableNot guided by reason
- nonsensicalWithout coherent meaning
- absurdWildly illogical
preposterous · senseless · fallacious · specious · invalid · flawed · unsound · faulty · erroneous · misguided
disproportionate
Not properly scaled
- inordinateExceeding proper limits
- immoderateBeyond reasonable bounds
- exorbitantUnreasonably high, as costs
extravagant · overreaching · overkill · unreasonable · outrageous · unconscionable · extreme · undue · intemperate · overblown
unjustifiable
Cannot be reasonably defended
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- untenableImpossible to maintain
illegitimate · wrongful · improper · inappropriate · unacceptable · unconscionable · reprehensible · deplorable · indefensible
capricious
Subject to sudden changes
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- randomOccurring without pattern
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
subjective · biased · prejudiced · partial · discriminatory · unfair · unjust · high-handed · despotic · autocratic
unwarrantablyjustifiably
With valid grounds
defensibly · reasonably · legitimately · excusably · allowably