Baselessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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baselessly

 

[ ˈbeɪs.ləs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in legal or formal contexts

In a way that is without foundation in fact; unjustifiably.

Synonyms

groundlessly, unjustifiably, unwarrantedly

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of acting baselessly and without evidence.
  • The allegations were dismissed as baselessly.
Context #2 | Adverb

in informal contexts

In a way that lacks justification or evidence.

Synonyms

unfounded, unjustifiably, unsubstantiated

Examples of usage

  • She baselessly accused him of stealing her idea.
  • The rumors spread baselessly throughout the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "baselessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem fundamento

🇮🇳 बिना आधार के

🇩🇪 grundlos

🇮🇩 tanpa dasar

🇺🇦 безпідставно

🇵🇱 bezpodstawnie

🇯🇵 根拠なく

🇫🇷 sans fondement

🇪🇸 sin fundamento

🇹🇷 temelsiz

🇰🇷 근거 없이

🇸🇦 بلا أساس

🇨🇿 bez důvodu

🇸🇰 bez dôvodu

🇨🇳 无根据地

🇸🇮 brez osnove

🇮🇸 án ástæðu

🇰🇿 негізсіз

🇬🇪 უსაფუძვლოდ

🇦🇿 əsassız olaraq

🇲🇽 sin fundamento

Etymology

The word 'baselessly' is derived from the adjective 'baseless,' which appeared in the mid-16th century. The '-ly' suffix is added to form the adverb 'baselessly,' indicating the manner in which something is done. The term emphasizes the lack of a solid or valid foundation for an action or claim, highlighting the absence of supporting evidence or justification.

See also: abase, base, baseball, based, baseless, basement, basic, basin, basis, debase, debased, debasement.