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unfounded bases

[/ʌnˈfaʊndɪd ˈbeɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
bases infundadas
1. Foundations, principles, or starting points that lack evidence, support, or justification
The argument rests on unfounded bases and lacks credible evidence.
O argumento repousa em bases infundadas e carece de evidências críveis.
2. Assumptions or premises that are not grounded in fact or reason
Their criticism was built on unfounded bases and false premises.
Sua crítica foi construída sobre bases infundadas e premissas falsas.
Synonyms
groundless basesbaseless foundationsunsupported premisesunsubstantiated grounds
Antonyms
founded basessolid foundationssubstantiated premiseswell-grounded bases

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bases infundadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
bases infundadas
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
alicerces sem fundamento
Alternative expression emphasizing lack of foundation

Related Idioms & Phrases

built on sand
house of cards
castles in the air
castelos no ar (Portuguese equivalent)
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