unfounded (Meaning)
unfounded (s)
without a basis in reason or fact
unfounded (a.)
Not founded; not built or established.
Having no foundation; baseless; vain; idle; as, unfounded expectations.
Synonyms & Antonyms of unfounded
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- weak
- specious
- ill-advised
- insane
- foundationless
- asinine
- implausible
- silly
- nonlogical
- inconsistent
- misled
- stupid
- unsound
- flimsy
- gratuitous
- fatuous
- foolish
- preposterous
- nonsensical
- wrong
- fallacious
- lunatic
- nonvalid
- unconscionable
- meaningless
- unwise
- uncalled-for
- unconvincing
- untenable
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unfounded Sentence Examples
- The unfounded rumors spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary panic among the populace.
- Despite the accusations, the judge dismissed the case due to a lack of unfounded evidence.
- The unfounded beliefs held by some individuals can lead to dangerous and irrational decisions.
- The unfounded fear of spiders led them to avoid any room where they might be found.
- The unfounded allegations against the politician were quickly debunked, damaging their reputation.
- The committee's report contained unfounded claims that were not supported by any factual basis.
- The unfounded accusations made by the former employee were met with strong denials and legal action.
- The unfounded speculation about the company's financial situation caused a sharp decline in its stock value.
- The unfounded belief that vaccines cause autism has led to unnecessary fear and vaccine hesitancy.
- Despite the unfounded promises made by the candidate, their campaign ultimately failed to gain traction.
FAQs About the word unfounded
without a basis in reason or factNot founded; not built or established., Having no foundation; baseless; vain; idle; as, unfounded expectations.
unsubstantiated, groundless,unreasonable, baseless, illogical, misleading,unwarranted, unnecessary, unreasoned, invalid
confirmed, reasonable, well-founded,reasonable, well-founded, justified, reasoned, just, good, valid
The unfounded rumors spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary panic among the populace.
Despite the accusations, the judge dismissed the case due to a lack of unfounded evidence.
The unfounded beliefs held by some individuals can lead to dangerous and irrational decisions.
The unfounded fear of spiders led them to avoid any room where they might be found.
