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The opposite of 'woke'

Dave is so based. Unlike Aaron, he doesn't form his opinions around what is considered most politically correct by others or according to how many perceived victims he appears to care about.

By Reckit

To have an opinion which is exceptionally well bounded in reality. Can be used as an expression of strong agreement or admiration, or otherwise strongly positive reaction to something.

Person 1: "Look at these people protesting this statue. This person accomplished more during their life than the entire effort of all the protesters combined. They may have lived during a time where socially acceptable norms were different, however the statue is a piece of our history - we own as a society as a posession as much as it is a piece of art and a centerpiece for academic study for how our society has changed and what we might learn as we develop towarsds the future" Person 2: "Based"

By Rehabilitated Bloke

The word 'based' when used in a sentence can mean: - funny - good - cool or any other positive remark.

Person 2: So, what did you do over the lockdown? Person 1: I quit my porn addiction, started reading more, started lifting weights and became a religious fundamentalist. Person 2: That's based, dude. I wish I was as based as you.

By iw035

Being based means you are positive and comfortable with being yourself. It was created by Lil B the Based God to spread positivity through his music

Person 1: instead of being sad that people hate on me, I'm now happy because they motivate me to do better. Person 2: wow that is very based of you.

By BasedPump

(Adjective) To be true to oneself and one’s morals with great consistency and without fear or doubt

The Quakers proved they were based by actively pushing for slavery abolition despite societal norms.

By MarcEtienne