baseless
12 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
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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
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."
Full origin of baseless →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.
