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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Hurst police said complaint was unfounded Before the body cam video was released on Thursday, Hurst PD released a statement saying the case was closed.
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—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Concerns about underage purchases of alcohol or tobacco at self-checkout are unfounded.
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Bo Evans, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Other former models on the series alleged age and weight discrimination, which Barker said were unfounded.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Concerns about underage purchases of alcohol or tobacco at self-checkout are unfounded.
—Wayne Pesce, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
They are regurgitated from deeply alarming periods in our history and based on unfounded ideas.
—Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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