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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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
Golesh himself even confirmed the reports of him accepting the Arkansas job were unfounded on Saturday.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Psychology apps abound in online stores, often marketed with grand but unfounded efficacy claims.
—Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025
Defense attorney Jeff Wozniak, representing Guimarin and appearing for Pennington, pushed back, describing Baker’s characterization of the plea deal as unfounded.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfounded
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
ˈən-
: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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