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well-founded

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well-found·ed (wlfoundd)
adj.
Based on sound judgment, reasoning, or evidence; adequately substantiated: well-founded suspicions.
well-founded
Adjective
having a sound basis in fact: a well-founded fear of persecution
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Adj.1.well-founded - based on sound reasoning or evidence; "well-founded suspicions"
tenable
reasonable, sensible - showing reason or sound judgment; "a sensible choice"; "a sensible person"
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Arnold sat down under Sir Patrick's eye, with a well-founded suspicion that he was destined to suffer, before he got up again, under Sir Patrick's tongue.
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