What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unbased
Example
His accusations were unbased and unfounded. [unbased: adjective]
Example
The theory was unbased in any scientific evidence. [unbased: adjective]
baseless
Example
The allegations were completely baseless and without merit. [baseless: adjective]
Example
The argument was baseless and lacked any factual evidence. [baseless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Baseless is more commonly used than unbased in everyday language. Baseless is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unbased is less common and typically used in more formal or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unbased and baseless?
Unbased is typically associated with a more formal or academic tone, while baseless can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
