MEANING
Not supported by reliable evidence or facts; lacking an adequate basis.
Use it for
Use when a belief, allegation, or suspicion has no adequate factual support.Distinguish a convincing fear or accusation from one that lacks evidence.
Words that belong together
- unfounded claim
- unfounded accusation
- unfounded fear
- unfounded rumor
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The inspector dismissed the unfounded rumor after checking the station logs.
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- unfounded
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Usage notes
Common in formal evaluation of claims or suspicions; it means unsupported, not necessarily impossible.
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