well founded[adjective]Synonyms: cogent, good, just, justified, well-grounded
Contrasted words: unjustified, insubstantial, invalid, unsound, irrational, unreasonable
Related Words: sound,
substantial,
telling,
valid,
rational,
reasonable,
reasoned,
fundamental,
meaty,
pithy [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
ˌwell-ˈfounded adjective a belief or feeling etc that is well-founded is based on facts or good judgment:
My suspicions proved to be well-founded. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲