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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More recently, unfounded antagonism against immigrants is being used to sow fear across many Orlando-area communities.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Bolsonaro has already been banned by Brazil's top electoral court from running in elections until 2030 over abuse of power while in office and casting unfounded doubts on the country's electronic voting system.
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—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Bolsonaro has already been banned by Brazil's top electoral court from running in elections until 2030 over abuse of power while in office and casting unfounded doubts on the country's electronic voting system.
—Arkansas Online, 11 June 2025
Some had unfounded or exaggerated concerns about the damage of EVs towards health and the environment.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Police determined the caller’s claims were unfounded May 31
JUVENILE DISTURBANCE: 1:57 p.m. on Massol Avenue.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 June 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 18 Jun. 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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