unfounded

adjective

«unfounded» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unfounded means not based on facts or evidence; not true. tree →

In the lessons

In science and news, unfounded claims have no proof. In everyday life, unfounded fears are worries that turn out to be wrong. It tells the reader a belief was mistaken. Phrases: unfounded rumours, unfounded fears, completely unfounded.

Examples

The rumour was completely unfounded. tree →
My fears about the new school were unfounded. tree →
The claims were unfounded and untrue. tree →
The teacher said the complaint was unfounded. tree →
Scientists showed the worry was unfounded. tree →
Don't spread unfounded stories. tree →

Note

Prefix un- + founded (based on). Similar: groundless, baseless. Opposite: well-founded.

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