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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Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Geminis are famously known for spreading the tea, which is why Chris aligns with the unfounded and inaccurate tales the air sign often tells.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Officers responded and determined the report was unfounded.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Despite this, unfounded conspiracy theories from both the left and the right proliferated, chief among them that the shooting was staged.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
ˈən-
: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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