Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unfounded concern

phrase

/ˌʌnˈfaʊndɪd kənˈsɜrn/

Definition

A worry or anxiety that is not based on factual evidence or reality.

Examples

Many people had unfounded concerns about the safety of the new vaccine.
His unfounded concern for her well-being led him to call her multiple times during the day.
The unfounded concern over the company’s financial stability was eventually put to rest with the release of their annual report.

Meaning

Unfounded concern refers to feelings of worry or fear that are not justified by facts or actual events. It implies that the concerns are based on assumptions or misinformation rather than solid ground.