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unauthorized

/ʌnˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/adjective4 syllables

Unauthorized means: not endowed with authority.

Synonyms for unauthorized8

adjective, as in not endowed with authority

unauthorised, self-appointed, unaccredited, unlicensed, unlicenced, illegitimate, unofficial

adjective, as in without official authorization

unauthorised, wildcat, unofficial

Opposites of unauthorized

authorized

What does unauthorized mean?2

adjective

1

not endowed with authority

2

without official authorization“an unauthorized strike”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with unauthorized?1

three syllables

authorized
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Unauthorized in a sentence

  • Use a password to protect your laptop from unauthorized access.Amastan
  • I don't want unauthorized pictures of me on people's social media.Amastan

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