well-founded

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌwel ˈfaʊndɪd

Definition

Based on solid evidence, sound reasoning, or reliable facts.

Examples

• Her concerns about the company's financial stability proved to be well-founded after the audit.

• The scientists presented a well-founded argument for why the climate patterns were shifting.

• He had a well-founded fear that the project would fail without additional funding.

Synonyms of well-founded

Words with a similar meaning to well-founded:

• solid
• reasonable
• justified
• substantiated

Antonyms of well-founded

Words with the opposite meaning to well-founded:

• baseless
• unfounded

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