[
UK
/ʌnfˈaʊndɪd/
]
[ US /ənˈfaʊndɪd/ ]
[ US /ənˈfaʊndɪd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
without a basis in reason or fact
unwarranted jealousy
baseless gossip
idle fears
unfounded suspicions
the allegations proved groundless
How To Use unfounded In A Sentence
- There was at that time unfounded speculation that B vitamins acted as systemic insect repellants, 12 possibly because of the aroma of yeast excreted via the sweat.
- Judging from what I saw in Brasilia, these hopes are not unfounded. Nikolas Kozloff: Part III: What Is the Brazilian Brand?
- Avoid making intuitively obvious but unfounded assertions.
- There are still some unfounded fears floating around out there about cancer being contagious.
- Unfounded generalisations and unproven claims are common in intellectual pursuits.
- It's my own duty to expose Caz for the flimsy lies and unfounded insults she slaps up here on a weekly basis.
- As far as community activism is concerned, do not victimise people with unfounded and destructive remarks or allegations.
- Allegations that her comments caused a disturbance at Bradford Magistrates Court between white and Asian youths proved to be unfounded.
- It could be argued that to a large extent such fears are unfounded or else that the difficulties have been overcome.
- The allegation is unfounded, according to police. Times, Sunday Times