Baseless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪsləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Baseless is an adjective meaning Of reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis.
Meaning
Of reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis.
More Meanings
- 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.
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.
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. […]."
Synonyms for baseless
Depending on context, synonyms include idle, groundless, unfounded, ungrounded, unjustified, unproved.
Antonyms for baseless
Common opposites include demonstrated, proven, shown, substantiated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include groundless, unfounded, unwarranted, unsupported, idle, ill-founded.
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