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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Given the fact that better returns did not keep Mauricio Pochettino, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte in the job, Postecoglou cannot claim that speculation about his future is unfounded.
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
China has said such fears are unfounded and has accused the U.S. of blocking some high-end technology exports to stunt its development.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Biden’s concern that Donald Trump could weaponize the justice system to exact furious vengeance on those who believe have wronged him is obviously not unfounded.
—Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
Rankin said the report of a firearm being involved in the incident was unfounded.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
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Matt Slater, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
China has said such fears are unfounded and has accused the U.S. of blocking some high-end technology exports to stunt its development.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Biden’s concern that Donald Trump could weaponize the justice system to exact furious vengeance on those who believe have wronged him is obviously not unfounded.
—Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
Rankin said the report of a firearm being involved in the incident was unfounded.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 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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