UNFOUNDED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNFOUNDED?

Need another word that means the same as “unfounded”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “unfounded” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unfounded” are: baseless, groundless, idle, unwarranted, wild, unsubstantiated, unproven, unsupported, uncorroborated, untested, unconfirmed, unverified, unattested, unjustified, not backed up by evidence

Unfounded as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unfounded" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unfounded” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Without a basis in reason or fact.
• Having no foundation or basis in fact.

Synonyms of "Unfounded" as an adjective (15 Words)

baseless	Without foundation in fact. Baseless gossip.
groundless	Not based on any good reason. The allegations proved groundless.
idle	(especially of a machine or factory) not active or in use. Idle talk.
not backed up by evidence	Of an earlier date.
unattested	Not existing in any documented form. If a will contains unattested changes the changes will be disregarded.
unconfirmed	Not confirmed as to truth or validity. An unconfirmed report of shots being fired.
uncorroborated	Not confirmed or supported by other evidence or information. The unreliability of uncorroborated confessions.
unjustified	Lacking justification or authorization. Unjustified price increases.
unproven	Not demonstrated by evidence or argument to be true or existing. The risks are unproven.
unsubstantiated	Not supported or proven by evidence. Unsubstantiated claims.
unsupported	(of a program, language, or device) not having assistance for the user available from a manufacturer or system manager. Removal of the central post left the roof unsupported.
untested	Not tried or tested by experience. An untested drug.
unverified	Lacking proof or substantiation. Unverified assumptions about the past had to be excluded.
unwarranted	Without a basis in reason or fact. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom.
wild	Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. A wild guess.

Usage Examples of "Unfounded" as an adjective

• Unfounded suspicions.
• Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.

Associations of "Unfounded" (30 Words)

absurd	An absurd state of affairs. The allegations are patently absurd.
apostasy	The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle. The execution of their leader for apostasy brought widespread criticism.
excessive	Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
gossip	A conversation about other people an instance of gossiping. They would start gossiping about her as soon as she left.
groundless	Not based on any good reason. The allegations proved groundless.
illogical	Lacking orderly continuity. An illogical fear of the supernatural.
impossible	Totally unlikely. What an arrogant impossible fool.
impracticable	(of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out. It was impracticable to widen the road here.
imprudent	Not prudent or wise. Would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy.
incoherent	(of a person) unable to speak intelligibly. Incoherent with grief.
indefensible	Incapable of being defended or justified. The towns were tactically indefensible.
inexcusable	Without excuse or justification. Matt s behaviour was inexcusable.
inordinate	(of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behaviour. The case had taken up an inordinate amount of time.
insuperable	Impossible to surmount. Insuperable financial problems.
insupportable	Incapable of being justified or explained. The heat was insupportable.
invalid	A person made weak or disabled by illness or injury. She spent the rest of her life as an invalid.
irrational	An irrational number or quantity a surd. Irrational feelings of hostility.
ludicrous	Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce. Ludicrous green hair.
preposterous	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. A preposterous suggestion.
undue	Not yet payable. His dress stops just short of undue elegance.
unjustifiable	Incapable of being justified or explained. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unjustified	Lacking justification or authorization. Unjustified price increases.
unpardonable	(of a fault or offence) too severe to be pardoned; unforgivable. An unpardonable sin.
unreasonable	Not guided by or based on good sense. Unreasonable demands.
unsubstantiated	Not supported or proven by evidence. Unsubstantiated claims.
unsupported	Not borne out by evidence or facts. Removal of the central post left the roof unsupported.
untenable	(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. This argument is clearly untenable.
untrue	Not true to an obligation or trust-Bruno Laske. Is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty.
unwarranted	Without a basis in reason or fact. Unwarranted jealousy.
unwise	Showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom. Unwise policy decisions.