Synonyms of unfounded
10 similar words
Another word for unfounded is baseless. Other synonyms of unfounded are unproven, unsubstantiated, groundless, ungrounded and unsupported.
Synonyms and similar words for unfounded
adjectiveHaving no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
- baselessOf reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis.
- groundlessWithout any grounds to support it; baseless.
- ungroundedNot grounded; without ground or basis, unreal, false.
- idle
- footless US
- unjustified
- unprovedNot proved.
- unprovenNot proved.
- unsubstantiatedLacking substantiation; without evidence.
- unsupportedWithout confirmation from a credible source, without verifying support.
Meaning of unfounded
- adjective Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
- adjective Not having been founded or instituted.
- adjective Bottomless.
unfounded in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unfounded
- What is another word for unfounded?
- Unfounded has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as baseless, unproven, unsubstantiated, groundless, ungrounded, unsupported and unproved.
- What does unfounded mean?
- Unfounded means having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
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