FOUNDATIONLESS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

foundationless

adjective

Definition of foundationless

as in unreasonable

having no basis in reason or fact a careful investigation proved that the charges were foundationless

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Recent Examples of foundationless Buying a foundationless house is not the only real-estate mistake Handler has made. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Mar. 2026

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But Michael Edney, who worked at the OLC under Bush, said the opinion’s reading of executive privilege was not unreasonable, given the importance that some presidents place on outside consultation.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Both sides have accused each other of being unreasonable and of ignoring practical concerns about voting and election security, though in very different ways.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unreasonable

Adjective

Trump unleashed a series of personal and baseless attacks against Hamilton at the rally in Park City, Kansas -- about 10 miles north of Wichita -- with just two weeks out from election day as the balance of power in the Senate hangs in the balance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
The White House has consistently derided Bonta’s litigation against the administration as baseless and misguided.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of baseless

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The Republican accused Bradley of lying about the circumstances of her absence, an allegation Bradley’s campaign said was unfounded.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The pullback isn't totally unfounded given the problems in its medical devices business.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfounded

Adjective

Ye Khaung Kyaw and the two other men charged in connection with the case have said the accusations against them are groundless.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Social media in South Korea have been filled with messages stoking fears about safety on Jeju, with some spreading groundless rumors and deriding the island.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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