What does causeless mean?
Causeless means Having no obvious cause; fortuitous or inexplicable..
Causeless
/ˈkɔːzləs/ · adjective
Meaning
Having no obvious cause; fortuitous or inexplicable..
Definitions by Sense
- Having no obvious cause; fortuitous or inexplicable.
- Groundless or unreasonable.
Example Sentences
[H]e […] by his overcarefulneſſe and cauſeleſſe ſuſpicion, deprived himſelf of this benefit, and implunged himſelf in much juſt hatred for his unjuſt dealing and treachery.
Alas my fears are cauſless, and ungrounded, / Fantaſtick dreams, and melancholick fumes / Of crazy ſtomacks, and diſtempered brains: / Has this convinc'd you?
Synonyms for causeless
Antonyms for causeless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more causeless
- most causeless
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for causeless?
Common synonyms include by accident, incidental, random, accidental.
What is the opposite of causeless?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use causeless in a sentence?
[H]e […] by his overcarefulneſſe and cauſeleſſe ſuſpicion, deprived himſelf of this benefit, and implunged himſelf in much juſt hatred for his unjuſt dealing and treachery.
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