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 lesion that was removed is from the part of the brain that causes moments of unfounded fear.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
The rumors, so far, have proved unfounded.
—Leah Willingham, Fortune, 21 June 2026
But a former Giants star, who won three World Series championships with the team during its latest dominant run, believes the ire pointed at Vitello is unfounded.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Yet Zorn’s fears were unfounded.
—Thomas A. Dubois, The Conversation, 17 June 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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