unfounded
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In his letter, Andic said the "deeply painful" death of his father had been made worse by having to deal with "the most serious, unjust and unfounded accusation a person can face".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Jonathan’s legal team say he is innocent and that the homicide allegation is unfounded.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
TalkTV broadcast footage from the protest along with what they now describe as "an unfounded allegation".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Yes, your daughter paid the mortgage the rest of the time — not a small feat given the wider context — but it also demonstrates that your concerns are not entirely unfounded.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
He was soon wading oftener than he was walking, but the thick, soft mud felt good to his feet, and he wandered aimlessly on, trying to make himself believe that his suspicions were unfounded.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Vocabulary lists containing unfounded
Fake It 'Til You Make It: Synonyms for "False"
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