well-founded

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Adjective well-founded has 1 sense

tenable, well-founded - based on sound reasoning or evidence; "a reasonable argument"; "well-founded suspicions"
Antonym: unreasonable (indirect, via reasonable)

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Well-founded

Definition:

Well-founded is an adjective used to describe something that is based on sound reasoning, reliable evidence, or solid facts.

Senses:

Logical: Having a strong and valid logical foundation.
Evidence-based: Supported by reliable evidence or thorough research.

Sample Sentences:

His argument against the new policy was well-founded and persuaded many people to reconsider their stance.
The judge dismissed the case due to the lack of well-founded evidence.

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