Warranted – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Warranted is an Adjective used to describe something that is justified or authorized because the circumstances, evidence, or reasoning make it appropriate.
Meaning:
Warranted means justified, deserved, or authorized by circumstances—often implying that there is a reasonable basis for a decision or action.
Definition:
It indicates that a particular action, response, or decision is appropriate and supported by evidence, rules, or sound reasoning.
Example Sentences:
- The police officer’s search was Warranted by the evidence and the officer’s observations.
- The delay was Warranted due to severe weather and road closures.
- After reviewing the report, the manager felt the corrective action was Warranted.
- The court ruled that the request was Warranted under the applicable procedure.
- Her decision to postpone the trip was Warranted by health concerns.
Warranted Synonyms:
- Justified
- Authorized
- Deserved
- Valid
- Required
- Appropriate
- Reasonable
- Proper
- Legitimate
- Supported
Warranted Antonyms:
- Unjustified
- Invalid
- Unnecessary
- Inappropriate
- Unreasonable
- Unwarranted
- Unsupported
- Improper
Explore more W words: Wanted or learn how Worthy differs from Warranted when you describe deservingness.
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