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groundless basis

[/ˈɡraʊndləs ˈbeɪsɪs/]
noun phrasepl: groundless bases
base infundada
1. a foundation or starting point for something that lacks factual support, evidence, or logical justification
The accusation was made on a groundless basis without any concrete evidence.
A acusação foi feita sobre uma base infundada sem qualquer evidência concreta.
2. a reason or rationale that is unfounded or without merit
Their argument rested on a groundless basis of assumptions rather than facts.
Seu argumento se baseava em uma base infundada de pressupostos em vez de fatos.
Synonyms
unfounded basisbaseless foundationunsupported premiseweak foundation
Antonyms
solid basiswell-founded basisconcrete foundationsound basis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base infundada
most common usage
Brazil
base sem fundamento
slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
base infundada
identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage
Portugal
fundamentação sem base
alternative formal construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

without a leg to stand on
built on sand
castles in the air
no rhyme or reason
out of thin air
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