baseless — without foundation in fact; not supported by evidence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: without foundation in fact; not supported by evidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪsləs/
Example Sentences
- The conspiracy theory turned out to be completely baseless after the investigation.
- My mom's baseless fear that I'd become a couch potato if I bought a gaming console proved totally wrong - now I'm a gaming chair potato instead!
- The student's excuse for being late was so baseless that even his dog looked embarrassed.
baseless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbeɪsləs/]
without foundation in fact; not supported by evidence
The tabloid's baseless rumor about the actress collapsed the moment facts appeared.
Baseless claims about faceless suspects leave traceless evidence
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the English word 'base' (meaning foundation or bottom) combined with the suffix '-less' (meaning without). Both elements have Germanic roots, with 'base' coming from Old French and Latin, and '-less' from Old English.
Breakdown
base (foundation) + -less (without) = baseless (without foundation)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The conspiracy theory turned out to be completely baseless after the investigation.”
“My mom's baseless fear that I'd become a couch potato if I bought a gaming console proved totally wrong - now I'm a gaming chair potato instead!”
“The student's excuse for being late was so baseless that even his dog looked embarrassed.”
“Her confidence in her cooking skills was completely baseless - she once burned water.”
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