Silly and Unfounded

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Unfounded and silly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unfounded" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness

Unfounded

Unfounded adjective - Having no basis in reason or fact.
Usage example: the accusation proved to be unfounded

Silly and unfounded are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Unfounded".

Nearby Word: unfoundedly
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Unfounded and Silly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/silly/unfounded
Silly & Unfounded. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/silly/unfounded>.
Unfounded or Silly. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/silly/unfounded.
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