unfounded

[uhn-foun-did] / ʌnˈfaʊn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

not based on fact

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baseless deceptive fabricated false gratuitous groundless illogical misleading spurious unjustified unproven unsubstantiated untrue untruthful unwarranted

WEAK

fallacious foundationless idle mendacious off-base trumped-up uncalled-for unreal vain without basis without foundation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

called-for correct genuine honest justified real reasonable right true truthful warranted

WEAK

founded proven substantiated supported

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When constituents questioned his legislation, she recalled, Wiener fired back within two hours, with “14 examples of why their concern is unfounded.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Since those comments, the Italian had been linked with Manchester City - speculation he labelled "100 per cent" unfounded - and had his relationship with the hierarchy continually to be questioned.

From BBC

Mittal, founder of the Oakland Institute, a human rights and development focused think tank in California, described Magnum's approach as a "public smear campaign" and said the allegations were unfounded.

From BBC

While both said the meeting was productive, Owens has continued to push unfounded theories about Kirk’s killing since then, which Erika Kirk has asked her to stop.

From The Wall Street Journal

They said she "entirely denies the defamatory and unfounded criticism of her".

From BBC

unfounded

Example Sentences

Related Words