unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd 
: 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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Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
However, Pratt targeted Larry, sweeping him into unfounded controversy, adding substantially to other interpersonal and financial stresses, Vein said.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Those concerns turned out to be unfounded.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Authorities quickly concluded the allegations were unfounded and found no injuries on the boy, but Kang said the ordeal traumatized both her and her 8-year-old daughter from another relationship, who was also interviewed by investigators.
—Joe Nelson, Daily News, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfounded
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
ˈən-
: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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