ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Groundless

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹaʊndləs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Groundless is an adjective meaning Without any grounds to support it; baseless.

Meaning

Without any grounds to support it; baseless.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) Bottomless; having no bottom or floor.

Example Sentences

[B]e the consequences what they may, they shall not move an inch, nor a hair's-breadth from the ground of their groundless spiritual independence, […]
At that stage any fears among home fans of a possession monopoly by Laudrup's side were proving groundless, with Cardiff having their fair share of the ball and territory.

Synonyms for groundless

Depending on context, synonyms include baseless, unfounded, unsupported, idle, ungrounded, unjustified.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unfounded, baseless, unwarranted, unsupported, idle, ungrounded.

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