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- [ground-lis]
- /ˈgraʊnd lɪs/
- /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/
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- [ground-lis]
- /ˈgraʊnd lɪs/
Definitions of groundless word
- adjective groundless without rational basis: groundless fears. 1
- noun groundless Not based on any good reason. 1
- adjective groundless fear, assumption: without basis 1
- adjective groundless If you say that a fear, accusation, or story is groundless, you mean that it is not based on evidence and is unlikely to be true or valid. 0
- adjective groundless without reason or justification 0
- adjective groundless without reason or cause; unjustified 0
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Origin of groundless
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English: bottomless, unfathomable; Old English grundlēas. See ground1, -less
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Parts of speech for Groundless
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groundless popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
groundless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for groundless
adj groundless
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- unwarranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
- gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
- illusory — causing illusion; deceptive; misleading.
adjective groundless
- unsubstantiated — not substantiated; unproved or unverified: unsubstantiated allegations.
- justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
- empty — A container (esp. a bottle or glass) left empty of its contents.
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
Antonyms for groundless
adj groundless
- warranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- genuine — possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
adjective groundless
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
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