Definition of "unfounded" []

• Not based on fact or sound evidence; groundless. See Synonyms at baseless. (adjective)
• Not yet established. (adjective)

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• "Mr. da Silva, who is using his immense popularity to lift his former chief-of-staff Ms. Rousseff into the presidency, appeared on television this week to defend Ms. Rousseff against what he described as unfounded attacks."
• "Our critics seem to shudder at what they call unfounded personal attacks."
• "Ngonyama said the DP had numerous platforms to use before running to the media with what he called unfounded allegations."