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单词 unfounded
释义

unfounded

adjective

un·​found·​ed ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unfounded (audio)
: lacking a sound basis : groundless, unwarranted
an unfounded accusation

Synonyms

  • baseless
  • foundationless
  • groundless
  • invalid
  • nonvalid
  • unreasonable
  • unsubstantiated
  • unsupported
  • unwarranted
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Example Sentences

the accusation proved to be unfounded
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Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unfounded

adjective

un·​found·​ed ˌən-ˈfau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unfounded (audio)
: not based on facts or proof : groundless
unfounded suspicions

unfounded

adjective

as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact the accusation proved to be unfounded

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unreasonable
  • baseless
  • groundless
  • unsubstantiated
  • unwarranted
  • irrational
  • unsupported
  • invalid
  • unreasoned
  • false
  • unnecessary
  • absurd
  • misleading
  • illogical
  • misled
  • fallacious
  • foundationless
  • implausible
  • inconsistent
  • specious
  • weak
  • untenable
  • wrong
  • nonvalid
  • unconvincing
  • unconscionable
  • unsound
  • meaningless
  • stupid
  • flimsy
  • gratuitous
  • asinine
  • nonsensical
  • foolish
  • silly
  • fatuous
  • preposterous
  • insane
  • unwise
  • nonlogical
  • uncalled-for
  • lunatic
  • ill-advised
  • simpleminded
  • crackpot
  • mad
  • harebrained
  • nutty
  • senseless
  • wacky
  • whacky
  • crazy
  • brainless
  • half-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reasonable
  • justified
  • valid
  • good
  • reasoned
  • hard
  • confirmed
  • well-founded
  • substantiated
  • just
  • validated
  • logical
  • certified
  • rational
  • true
  • well-grounded
  • informed
  • real
  • wise
  • actual
  • sensible
  • corroborated
  • verified
  • genuine
  • commonsense
  • certain
  • sane
  • sure
  • sober
  • plausible
  • clear
  • solid
  • credible
  • sound
  • convincing
  • compelling
  • persuasive
  • satisfying
  • cogent
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