unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd 
: lacking a sound basis : groundless, unwarranted
an unfounded accusation
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the accusation proved to be unfounded
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
But research and real-world experience show these fears are unfounded.
—Erika Villegas, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Parishioners worry about potential for ICE arrests at churches
Parishioners' concern that ICE agents could show up at church is not unfounded.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
According to court documents obtained by KGET, Hernandez allegedly had a run-in with Child Protective Services in March 2024 for emotional abuse, but it was deemed unfounded.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 July 2025
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“Unfounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfounded. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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unfounded
adjective
un·found·ed
ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd
ˈən-
: lacking a sound base : groundless
unfounded suspicions
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