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Unfounded Definition & Meaning

unfounded
adjective
  1. without a basis in reason or fact; "baseless gossip"; "the allegations proved groundless"; "idle fears"; "unfounded suspicions"; "unwarranted jealousy"

"Unfounded" in song lyrics

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  • "they doubted how I sounded diamond in the ruff unfounded"
    Blox — Dirty
  • "Rap attack the youth but yet the proof is unfounded"
    Candyman — Today's Topic

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Frequently asked questions

What does unfounded mean?
without a basis in reason or fact; "baseless gossip"; "the allegations proved groundless"; "idle fears"; "unfounded suspicions"; "unwarranted jealousy"
What part of speech is unfounded?
Unfounded is an adjective.

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