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unfounded
adjective un·found·ed \ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd\
: not based on facts or proof
Full Definition of UNFOUNDED
: lacking a sound basis : groundless, unwarranted <an unfounded accusation>
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First Known Use of UNFOUNDED
1648
Related to UNFOUNDED
- Synonyms
- baseless, foundationless, invalid, nonvalid, groundless, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted
- Antonyms
- good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
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unfounded
adjective un·found·ed \ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd\
Definition of UNFOUNDED for Kids
: not based on facts or proof : groundless <unfounded suspicions>
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