baseless

/'beislis/

Thân thiện

The rumor about the missing book was completely baseless.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Without a basis in reason or fact: Describes a claim, accusation, fear, or suspicion that is not supported by any evidence or logical foundation. It implies that something is fabricated or imagined.

Usage

• The adjective "baseless" is used to formally criticize or dismiss an idea as having no factual support. It is often applied to rumors, allegations, fears, or theories.
• It typically precedes a noun (e.g., baseless rumor) or follows a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., The claim is baseless).

Examples

• The politician dismissed the corruption charges as baseless slander.
• Her anxiety about failing the exam was completely baseless; she had studied thoroughly.
• The newspaper issued an apology for publishing baseless allegations.

Advanced Usage

• "To be baseless": To lack any foundation.
  • The theory that the moon landing was faked is entirely baseless.
• "Baseless in nature": A more formal way to emphasize the complete lack of foundation.
  • The lawsuit was dismissed because the claims were baseless in nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Baselessly (adverb): In a manner not based on fact or reason.
  • He was baselessly accused of theft.
• Baselessness (noun): The quality or state of being without basis.
  • The baselessness of the argument was apparent to everyone.

Synonyms

• Groundless: Having no ground or foundation in fact.
• Unfounded: Not based on fact or evidence.
• Unwarranted: Not justified or authorized.
• Idle (as in "idle speculation"): Without basis or purpose.

Antonyms

• Well-founded: Based on good evidence or reasons.
• Justified: Having a sound, logical, or lawful basis.
• Valid: Having a sound basis in logic or fact.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Built on sand": An idiom meaning an idea or plan that has no solid foundation and is likely to fail, similar in concept to something being baseless.
  • Their entire business plan was built on sand, with no market research to support it.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without a basis in reason or fact
   • baseless gossip
   • the allegations proved groundless
   • idle fears
   • unfounded suspicions
   • unwarranted jealousy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• groundless
• idle
• unfounded
• unwarranted
• wild