unfounded
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adjective
un·found·ed
\ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd\
Simple Definition of unfounded
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: not based on facts or proof
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of unfounded
: lacking a sound basis : groundless, unwarranted <an unfounded accusation>
Examples of unfounded in a sentence
<the accusation proved to be unfounded>
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First Known Use of unfounded
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UNFOUNDED Defined for Kids
unfounded
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adjective
un·found·ed
\ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd\
Definition of unfounded for Students
: not based on facts or proof : groundless <unfounded suspicions>
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