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Baseless

Verb / ˈbeɪslʌs / Another word for baseless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without foundation or evidence; not based on fact or reason

Synonyms & similar words

wild unfounded idle groundless unwarranted unfounded groundless unjustified unsubstantiated unproven unsupported unwarranted unverified speculative untenable unreliable indefensible implausible flimsy weak shaky preposterous ridiculous absurd nonsensical

Example sentences

  1. The rumor about the teacher was baseless.
  2. The politician made baseless accusations against his opponent.
  3. I knew the claim was baseless because I had the evidence.
  4. The lawsuit was dismissed because it was baseless.
  5. He was angry that his boss accused him of being baseless.

Quotes

  • A baseless assertion can be met only by an appeal to brute force.
  • The superstition that the hounds of truth will rout the vermin of error seems, like a fragment of Victorian lace, quaint, but too brittle to be lifted out of the showcase.
  • The truth is, I'm proud of the life I've lived so far, and though I've made my share of mistakes, I have no regrets.

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