Unfounded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unfounded is an adjective meaning Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
Meaning
Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
More Meanings
- Not having been founded or instituted.
- (obsolete) Bottomless.
Example Sentences
an unfounded report; unfounded fears
[…] such unfounded conjectures are best answered by neglect.
The gloom of her first anticipations was proved to have been unfounded.
“He give a name,” said Mrs. Hall—an assertion which was quite unfounded—“but I didn’t rightly hear it.”
Synonyms for unfounded
Depending on context, synonyms include baseless, groundless, ungrounded, idle, unjustified, unproved.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include groundless, baseless, unwarranted, unsupported, idle, unsubstantiated.
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