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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The common assumption that, one way or another, the strait will reopen when the crisis ends is unfounded.
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
Although an inquiry by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was closed, stating that the allegation of his removal and transport of the whale head was unfounded, the absence of a detailed public explanation still leaves the ethical questions unresolved.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
The vitriol my grandpa endured is deeply unfounded.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
And unfortunately, as is the case with unfounded claims -- the damage starts the moment an accusation is filed, long before any facts are examined.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
Although an inquiry by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was closed, stating that the allegation of his removal and transport of the whale head was unfounded, the absence of a detailed public explanation still leaves the ethical questions unresolved.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
The vitriol my grandpa endured is deeply unfounded.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
And unfortunately, as is the case with unfounded claims -- the damage starts the moment an accusation is filed, long before any facts are examined.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 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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