The meaning of WELL-FOUNDED is based on excellent reasoning, information, judgment, or grounds. How to use well-founded in a sentence.

(Definition of well founded from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

(Definition of well founded from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Define well-founded. well-founded synonyms, well-founded pronunciation, well-founded translation, English dictionary definition of well-founded. adj. Based on sound judgment, reasoning, or evidence; adequately substantiated: well-founded suspicions.

WELL-FOUNDED definition: having good grounds | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective well-founded. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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WELL-FOUNDED definition: having good grounds | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

adjective having a foundation in fact; based on good reasons, information, etc.: well-founded suspicions. well-founded

Definition of well-founded adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.