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-derivedill-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.