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baseless

BAYS-luhs

Baseless (adjective) means not supported by facts or evidence; unfounded. Example: “The rumours about the company's collapse turned out to be completely baseless.”

adjective
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Not supported by facts or evidence; unfounded.
"The rumours about the company's collapse turned out to be completely baseless."
"She dismissed the accusation as baseless."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving no real evidence or foundation behind it.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
baseless claim baseless accusation baseless rumour completely baseless
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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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