Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

idle-speculation

noun

/ˈaɪdl ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

Idle speculation refers to thoughts or theories that are formed without sufficient evidence or factual basis, often characterized by being trivial or inconsequential.

Examples

During the meeting, most of the discussion was based on idle speculation about the company’s future rather than concrete plans.
His idle speculation about the reasons for her absence went on for far too long.