baseless
Baseless (adjective) means not supported by facts or evidence; unfounded. Example: “The rumours about the company's collapse turned out to be completely baseless.”
How to use baseless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving no real evidence or foundation behind it.
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The rumours about the company's collapse turned out to be completely _____.
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.