unfounded

Meanings

• adjective

  Not based on fact or evidence; groundless.

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Synonyms

baseless , groundless , ungrounded

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfounded
founded , bounded , hounded

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Variants

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unfounded

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Etymology

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From old English 'unfunden' meaning 'unfound, unproven'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unfounded' is often used in legal contexts to describe false or groundless allegations.

2. In the world of science, an 'unfounded theory' is one that lacks empirical evidence or logical support.

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Related Concepts

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1. baseless: Lacking a factual or logical basis.

2. groundless: Without factual foundation.

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Culture

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Unfounded has been used extensively in various forms of literature to describe false or baseless accusations and rumors. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello,' the title character is falsely accused of infidelity, leading to disastrous consequences.

How to Memorize "unfounded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rumor or false accusation spreading without any evidence or facts to support it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unfounded' with the concept of groundlessness or baselessness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unfounded, Untrue, and Unjustified' to remember the meaning of the word.

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