Baselessly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คทโโ๏ธ
baselessly
[ หbeษชs.lษs.li ]
in legal or formal contexts
In a way that is without foundation in fact; unjustifiably.
Synonyms
groundlessly, unjustifiably, unwarrantedly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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baselessly |
Appropriate when you want to emphasize that a claim or statement is made without any foundation or evidence.
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unjustifiably |
Implies that an action or decision lacks justification and is unreasonable or excessive, often implying a moral or ethical judgement.
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unwarrantedly |
Used when something is done without justification and often unnecessarily, usually in formal or serious contexts.
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groundlessly |
Used in situations where something is done or believed without any reason or evidence, similar to 'baselessly' but often in formal or legal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He was accused of acting baselessly and without evidence.
- The allegations were dismissed as baselessly.
in informal contexts
In a way that lacks justification or evidence.
Synonyms
unfounded, unjustifiably, unsubstantiated.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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baselessly |
Used when you want to describe an action or statement made without any foundation or evidence.
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unjustifiably |
Used to indicate that something is done without a good reason or excuse, often implying unfairness. Can have a negative connotation.
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unsubstantiated |
Describes claims or statements that lack evidence or backing. Often used in legal or formal settings.
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unfounded |
Appropriate for describing statements or beliefs that have no basis in fact. Often used in formal or written contexts.
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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:
๐ต๐น sem fundamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคเคงเคพเคฐ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช grundlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa dasar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะฟัะดััะฐะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bezpodstawnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ นๆ ใชใ
๐ซ๐ท sans fondement
๐ช๐ธ sin fundamento
๐น๐ท temelsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทผ๊ฑฐ ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุง ุฃุณุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ bez dลฏvodu
๐ธ๐ฐ bez dรดvodu
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆ นๆฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ brez osnove
๐ฎ๐ธ รกn รกstรฆรฐu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะณัะทััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแกแแคแฃแซแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษsassฤฑz olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.