ungerechtfertigt
Translation
unjustified, unwarranted, unfair
Examples
Seine Kritik war völlig ungerechtfertigt.
His criticism was completely unjustified.
Die Vorwürfe sind ungerechtfertigt.
The accusations are unwarranted.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unjustified His criticism was unjustified.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbegründet (unfounded), grundlos (groundless); Antonyms: gerechtfertigt (justified), begründet (founded)
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + gerechtfertigt (justified). It literally means 'not justified'.
Memory Tips
It's very similar to 'unjustified'. The 'un-' prefix negates the meaning, just like in English. 'Gerecht' is related to 'right' or 'just'.