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Definitions

unfounded

[uhn-foun-did] / ʌnˈfaʊn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
not based on fact
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baseless deceptive fabricated false gratuitous groundless illogical misleading spurious unjustified unproven unsubstantiated untrue untruthful unwarranted
WEAK
fallacious foundationless idle mendacious off-base trumped-up uncalled-for unreal vain without basis without foundation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
called-for correct genuine honest justified real reasonable right true truthful warranted
WEAK
founded proven substantiated supported

Example Sentences

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Analysts say the claims were unfounded and he acted out of anxiety about the armed forces' waning influence.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Levy: I have a completely unfounded fear of being trapped in an organized criminal situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The attention on her and her family had included scandalous and unfounded accusations, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The page focuses on science communication and aims to distinguish genuine risks from unfounded speculation about meteorites and asteroids.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

She caught Nicole’s eye and they both looked away quickly, as if neither one wanted to ruin the happiness of this rescue with some distant, probably unfounded fear.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray