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unfounded
What does unfounded mean?
unfounded (adjective): having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use unfounded in a sentence?
- Unfounded suspicions. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does unfounded come from?
From un- + founded.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of unfounded?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “unfounded” mean?
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
Not quite: that's what loud means.
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
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having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts
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devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
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Which word is closest in meaning to “unfounded”?
original
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possible
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baseless
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complete
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