In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
UNFOUNDED
baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted, wild
(adjective) without a basis in reason or fact; “baseless gossip”; “the allegations proved groundless”; “idle fears”; “unfounded suspicions”; “unwarranted jealousy”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unfounded (not comparable)
Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts.
Synonyms: baseless, groundless, ungrounded
Not having been founded or instituted.
(obsolete) Bottomless.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*found"ed, a.
1. Not founded; not built or established. Milton.
2. Having no foundation; baseless; vain; idle; as, unfounded expectations. Paley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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