unbegründbar

Unbegründbar is a German adjective that translates to "unjustifiable," "unfounded," "groundless," or "unsubstantiated" in English. It describes something for which there is no valid reason, evidence, or justification. The term is often used in legal, philosophical, or everyday contexts to denote a claim, belief, action, or statement that lacks a solid basis or rationale.

For instance, a decision that is deemed unbegründbar might be criticized for being arbitrary or lacking logical support. Similarly, an accusation that is unbegründbar cannot be proven and therefore lacks credibility. In philosophical discussions, unbegründbar might refer to a premise or belief that cannot be supported by any further reasoning or evidence.

The word is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the noun "Begründung" (meaning reason, justification, or basis), combined with the adjective-forming suffix "-bar" (meaning able to be). Thus, "unbegründbar" literally means "not able to be founded" or "not able to be justified." Understanding this etymology helps clarify its core meaning of lacking a foundation or justification.