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unfounded

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of unfounded

having no basis in reason or fact

the accusation proved to be unfounded

Synonyms of unfounded

baseless, foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted

Words Related to unfounded

illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound

fallacious, false, misled, wrong

gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary

flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak

ill-advised, unreasoned

absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained, meaningless, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly, simpleminded, stupid, unwise

insane, lunatic, mad, nutty, wacky (also whacky)

Near Antonyms of unfounded

certified, validated, verified

confirmed, corroborated

informed, logical, rational

commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise

actual, genuine, real, true

clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound

Antonyms of unfounded

good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

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