What is another word for unwarrantably?

Pronunciation: [ʌnwˈɒɹəntəblɪ] (IPA)

Unwarrantably is an adverb that means not justifiable, not authorized or not valid. It is a strong word that indicates an action or behaviour that is beyond what is reasonable or acceptable. Some synonyms for unwarrantably include unjustified, inappropriate, unacceptable, illegal, improper, unjust, undue, unreasonable, unrighteous and unjustifiable. Each of these words indicates that something is not right, or something is not appropriate for the situation. It is important to choose the correct word to convey the desired meaning, and using synonyms can help to add variety and interest to our writing.

What are the hypernyms for Unwarrantably?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Unwarrantably

Marie, who had planned to go out and had intended setting the hands of the clock ahead a little, was unwarrantably angry with the Child for sitting there so persistently.
"The Very Small Person"
Annie Hamilton Donnell
Saumarez was promoted to the rank of commander, although only second lieutenant; the first being wounded early in the action, the duty had fallen on our hero: and he was immediately appointed to the Tisiphone, a fire-ship constructed on a new plan, and armed with carronades, which was then fitting at Sheerness; his commission as "master and commander," bearing date for that ship, the 23rd August 1781. When lieutenant of the Fortitude, with Admiral Sir Hyde Parker,-who, from his acerbity of temper, was distinguished from others of the same name by the sobriquet of "Vinegar Parker,"-the old admiral betrayed his ill-humour by unwarrantably finding fault with him one morning when Mr. Saumarez commanded the watch; but soon after, probably to make amends for such hasty and unguarded conduct towards an officer for whom he had the greatest regard, he sent to invite him to dinner, an honour which the young lieutenant declined in terms sufficiently strong to indicate that his feelings had been hurt.
"Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I"
Sir John Ross
Such was the man who had succeeded where Kilbride had failed-succeeded at the most humiliating moment of that most ignominious failure-and who came unwarrantably from the wrong side of the Murray.
"Stingaree"
E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

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