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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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
This is spurious and completely unfounded.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Norristown Area High School was on lockdown for part of Tuesday afternoon following a report of a weapon on campus that turned out to be unfounded, the superintendent said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 10 Feb. 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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