well-founded

well-found·ed

(wĕl′foun′dĭd)

adj.

Based on sound judgment, reasoning, or evidence; adequately substantiated: well-founded suspicions.

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well-founded

adj (well founded when postpositive)

having good grounds: well-founded rumours.

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well′-found′ed

adj.

having a foundation in fact; based on good reasons, information, etc.

[1325–75]

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Thesaurus

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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well-founded

adjective justifiable, justified, reasonable, valid, warranted, legitimate, credible, plausible, defensible, well grounded, supportable We must respond to well-founded criticism with a willingness to change.

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well-founded

adjective

1. Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence:

balanced, commonsensible, commonsensical, judicious, levelheaded, prudent, rational, reasonable, sagacious, sage, sane, sapient, sensible, sound, well-grounded, wise.

2. Based on good judgment, reasoning, or evidence:

cogent, just, solid, sound, tight, valid, well-grounded.

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Translations

well-founded

[ˌwelˈfaʊndɪd] ADJ → fundamentado

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well-founded

[ˌwɛlˈfaʊndɪd] adj → fondato/a

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