unfounded
Americanadjective
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without foundation; not based on fact, realistic considerations, or the like.
unfounded suspicions.
- Synonyms:
- unjustified, false, idle, groundless, unsubstantiated
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not established; not founded.
the prophet of a religion as yet unfounded.
adjective
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(of ideas, allegations, etc) baseless; groundless
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not yet founded or established
Other Word Forms
- unfoundedly adverb
- unfoundedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unfounded
Example Sentences
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“There were unfounded statements about cooking the books, which were not true,” Wiatrowski said.
It quickly became clear those fears were unfounded.
From Barron's
A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman warned against “unfounded speculation,” referring back to an official statement that the probe concerns violations of party discipline and state law.
In a letter to the police, seen by the BBC, their lawyers say the family are co-operating with "criminal proceedings", but maintain the allegations are "unfounded and unsupported by credible evidence".
From BBC
"Those fears are unfounded. Our long-term study of a state's population shows no connection between cash transfers and serious injury or death."
From Science Daily
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