Hearsay

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Information received from other people that cannot be substantiated; rumor.

Example Sentences

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

The decision was based on hearsay, not evidence.

Synonyms

rumor, gossip, speculation, word of mouth, talk

Entry 1

rumor, gossip, speculation, word of mouth

Entry 2

rumor, gossip, speculation, talk

Antonyms

fact, evidence, proof, testimony

Entry 1

fact, evidence, proof, testimony

Entry 2

fact, evidence

Collocations

mere hearsay, based on hearsay, hearsay evidence, hearsay information

Entry 1

mere hearsay, based on hearsay, hearsay evidence

Entry 2

mere hearsay, hearsay evidence, hearsay information