unfounded

CEFRB2

/əˈnfaʊndɪd/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not based on facts or good reasons.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not having been founded or instituted.

Examples

  • Fear seriously harms health if it is unfounded.

  • That's a completely unfounded rumor.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.

More examples

In context

  • The allegations they made were unfounded.

  • an unfounded report; unfounded fears

  • […] such unfounded conjectures are best answered by neglect.

Synonyms

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The rumor about the mayor's crime was completely blank and based on lies.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + founded.