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unfounded

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈfaʊndɪd/

unfounded means: Not supported by facts or good reasons.

adjective

WITHOUT EVIDENCEB2

Not supported by facts or good reasons.

  • Her fears were unfounded.
  • The company denied the unfounded allegations.
  • Investigators found that the complaint was completely unfounded.

Similar words: baseless, groundless, unsupported

Opposites: justified, well-founded

Common phrases: unfounded fear, unfounded accusation, entirely unfounded

NOT ESTABLISHEDC2

Not yet created or officially set up, especially as an organization.

  • The proposed college remained unfounded.
  • They raised money for an institution that was still unfounded.
  • The unfounded society existed only in its organizer’s plans.

Similar words: unestablished

Common phrases: still unfounded, an unfounded institution

Questions about unfounded

What does unfounded mean?

Not supported by facts or good reasons.

What is unfounded in other languages?

Türkçe: asılsız · Español: infundado · Français: infondé · Deutsch: unbegründet · Italiano: infondato · 日本語: 根拠のない

How do you pronounce unfounded?

It is pronounced /ʌnˈfaʊndɪd/.

How do you use unfounded in a sentence?

Her fears were unfounded. The company denied the unfounded allegations.

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