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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Still, the Epstein saga might have gradually faded from the national consciousness, even in spite of the widespread, unfounded belief that his 2019 suicide in a jail cell while awaiting trial was in fact a murder carried out to prevent him from implicating associates in his crimes.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The bull’s sheer size and the location of the hunt spawned unfounded rumors that Brooks had committed game violations.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Through these channels, anonymous complaints about workplace behavior can halt a service member's career, blocking promotions and professional development opportunities amid investigations, even after watchdogs ultimately find the charges unfounded.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Some conservative commentators have drawn lines between Qatar, the airbase, and unfounded claims of future use not related to military training.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
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: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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