baseless

[beys-lis]

adjective

1. having no base; bases; without foundation; groundless.

   a baseless claim.

baseless

/ ˈbeɪslɪs /

adjective

1. not based on fact; unfounded

   a baseless supposition

Other Word Forms

• baselessness noun
• baselessly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of baseless¹

First recorded in 1600–10; base ¹ + -less

Example Sentences

“These charges are baseless, they are attempting to silence anyone who dares to speak out, organize or demand justice,” Huerta said.

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Most legal experts considered the lawsuit baseless, but Paramount agreed to settle it for $16 million, after which the deal was swiftly approved.

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The trial was expected to run for a month, with the first arguments to be heard on Wednesday from TotalEnergies -- which disputes the farmer's claims as baseless.

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"I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day," the statement continued.

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“I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day,” she said.

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Related Words

• flimsy 
• gratuitous 
• groundless 
• unfounded 
• unjustifiable 
• unjustified 
• unsubstantiated 
• unsupported 
• untenable 
• unwarranted