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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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2025
However, a rep for Collins confirmed to TMZ that those rumors are unfounded.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Six were found to be sustained, seven were deemed unfounded, five were not sustained, and one was exonerated.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
The Trisha Paytas baby theory centers around the unfounded idea that Paytas' babies are reincarnated famous figures.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 July 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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