unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd 
: lacking a sound basis : groundless, unwarranted
an unfounded accusation
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the accusation proved to be unfounded
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Those concerns and complaints have proven to be wildly unfounded.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The bill also allows for communication between the state’s health department and IDFPR involving patient abuse allegations, even those a hospital determines are unfounded.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Hilton on Tuesday addressed the president’s unfounded but vociferous claims that Democrats have massively cheated in our recent election.
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So, can having credit card debt in retirement actually impact your Medicare eligibility, or is this concern primarily unfounded?
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
The bill also allows for communication between the state’s health department and IDFPR involving patient abuse allegations, even those a hospital determines are unfounded.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Hilton on Tuesday addressed the president’s unfounded but vociferous claims that Democrats have massively cheated in our recent election.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
So, can having credit card debt in retirement actually impact your Medicare eligibility, or is this concern primarily unfounded?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
ˈən-
: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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