unberechtigt
Translation
unauthorized, unjustified, unwarranted, illegitimate
Examples
Sein Vorwurf war völlig unberechtigt.
His accusation was completely unjustified.
Der Zutritt ist für Unberechtigte verboten.
Access is forbidden for unauthorized persons.
Sie erhielt eine unberechtigte Rechnung.
She received an unwarranted bill.
Grammar Patterns
to be unjustified unberechtigt sein His accusation was completely unjustified.
an unauthorized ((noun)) ein unberechtigter ((Nomen)) She received an unwarranted bill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unauthorized, unjustified; Antonyms: authorized, justified
Etymology
Comes from un- (not) + berechtigt (authorized). 'Berechtigt' is related to 'das Recht' (right, law). It means 'not entitled' or 'not having the right'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'right'. If something is 'unberechtigt', it's not right in a legal or justified sense.