baseless — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   groundlessunfoundedunsupported

   Examples

   baseless accusations; baseless rumors

   But Rodríguez says, “Neither the law nor the facts support Senator Grassley’s baseless allegations and extrapolated conclusions.

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   Speaking to RAIL, a DfT spokesman said: "We do not recognise these baseless, false figures. Just last month we provided an update to Parliament on the costs of the project and confirmed that it would be delivered within the funding envelope. […]."

2. Without a physical base.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

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   More significant still — and most obviously in debt to the painterly imagination — this floating statue is the first baseless statue ever made. It is as though Bernini had taken Michelangelo's 'Pieta' and made it fly.

Adjective

1. without a basis in reason or fact

   Synonyms

   groundlessidleunfoundedunwarrantedwild

   Examples

   baseless gossip

   the allegations proved groundless

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   idle fears

   unfounded suspicions

   unwarranted jealousy