Warranted

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/

Warranted (adjective)

  1. considered reasonable or necessary in a situation
  2. covered by a promise that repairs or replacements will be made if needed

Examples

  • The manager's decision was warranted given the circumstances.
  • Her concerns were warranted after the recent events.

Common collocations: warranted response, warranted action, warranted concern, warranted guarantee, warranted warranty

Synonyms of Warranted

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Warranted

  • when something lacks justification or reason
  • when something lacks official approval