Baseless

/ˈbeɪsləs/ · adjective

Meaning

Of reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis.
2. Without a physical base.

Example Sentences

baseless accusations; baseless rumors

But Rodríguez says, “Neither the law nor the facts support Senator Grassley’s baseless allegations and extrapolated conclusions.

Speaking to RAIL, a DfT spokesman said: "We do not recognise these baseless, false figures. Just last month we provided an update to Parliament on the costs of the project and confirmed that it would be delivered within the funding envelope. […]."

More significant still — and most obviously in debt to the painterly imagination — this floating statue is the first baseless statue ever made. It is as though Bernini had taken Michelangelo's 'Pieta' and made it fly.

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