well-founded

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: solid, reasonable, justified, substantiated

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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.

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