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[ UK /ʌnfˈa‍ʊndɪd/ ]
[ US /ənˈfaʊndɪd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. 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
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