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Speculative

/spˈɛkjələtɪv/
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(adj) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

Commodity futures markets have become highly speculative.
Civil rights are apparently speculative.
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The report was based on ____ evidence rather than hard facts that could be independently verified.

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