Unwarranted vs. Excessive — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unwarranted and Excessive
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Unwarranted
Having no justification; groundless
Unwarranted suspicions of dishonest dealing.
Excessive
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy
Unwarranted
Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.
Excessive
Exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit.
Unwarranted
Unjustified, inappropriate or undeserved.
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Excessive
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive.
Unwarranted
Not warranted; being without warrant, authority, or guaranty; unwarrantable.
Excessive
Characterized by, or exhibiting, excess; overmuch.
Excessive grief [is] the enemy to the living.
Unwarranted
Incapable of being justified or explained
Excessive
Beyond normal limits;
Excessive charges
A book of inordinate length
His dress stops just short of undue elegance
Unreasonable demands
Unwarranted
Without a basis in reason or fact;
Baseless gossip
The allegations proved groundless
Idle fears
Unfounded suspicions
Unwarranted jealousy
Excessive
Unrestrained in especially feelings;
Extravagant praise
Exuberant compliments
Overweening ambition
Overweening greed
Unwarranted
Lacking justification or authorization;
Unreasonable searches and seizures
Desire for undue private profit
Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom
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