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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Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Experts say those concerns are not unfounded.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Coachella sold out with record spending from fans, and fears that ICE might show up for a prominent Latin headliner proved unfounded.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Valentine did not return phone calls on Thursday, but Lavelle said the board hired an investigator to look into the first complaint, which was determined to be unfounded.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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