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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Olivia Young, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
While there has been talk of a WNBA lockout, that appears to be unfounded and a reflection of confusion in labor law terms.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Kennedy’s nomination faced fierce resistance from many in the scientific community over his promotion of unfounded claims about vaccines causing autism and antidepressants being linked to school shootings.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Sharon denied the claim soon after, and experts agreed that Bertolotti's accusations are likely unfounded and false.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 9 Jan. 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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