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baseless

10 synonyms and 4 antonyms for baseless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Not supported by facts or evidence; unfounded.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

Antonyms

proven demonstrated shown substantiated

How to use baseless

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

baseless claim baseless accusation baseless rumour completely baseless

Etymology

From base + -less, "without a base."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “baseless” mean?

The word “baseless” means not supported by facts or evidence; unfounded. In plain terms, having no real evidence or foundation behind it.

How do you pronounce “baseless”?

“Baseless” is pronounced BAYS-luhs (/ˈbeɪsləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “baseless” in a sentence?

Here is “baseless” used in a sentence: “The rumours about the company's collapse turned out to be completely baseless.”

What is another word for “baseless”?

Words with a similar meaning to “baseless” include idle, footless, groundless, unfounded, ungrounded and unjustified.

What is the opposite of “baseless”?

The opposite of “baseless” — its antonyms — are proven, demonstrated, shown and substantiated.

What part of speech is “baseless”?

“Baseless” is an adjective.

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