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  2. /ill-founded

ill-founded

UKUS

Definitions

adj.

Not based on good evidence or sound reasoning

缺乏确实根据的,理由不足的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ill-root
+
foundedbottom, base, foundation
=ill-founded

ill (badly) + founded (given a base) = built on a poor or faulty base. Close to unfounded but stresses a weak basis rather than none at all.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The plan was ill-founded and collapsed within months.

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