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groundless

 

[ ˈɡraʊndlɪs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

without foundation

Having no basis in reason or fact; unfounded.

Synonyms

baseless, unfounded, unsubstantiated

Examples of usage

  • It was a groundless accusation with no evidence to support it.
  • The claims of the conspiracy theorists were completely groundless.
Context #2 | Adjective

unreasonable

Not based on good sense or sound judgment; irrational.

Synonyms

absurd, illogical, senseless

Examples of usage

  • Her groundless fears prevented her from enjoying life to the fullest.
  • The decision to cancel the event seemed groundless to many attendees.

Translations

Translations of the word "groundless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem fundamento

🇮🇳 बेबुनियाद

🇩🇪 grundlos

🇮🇩 tidak beralasan

🇺🇦 безпідставний

🇵🇱 bezpodstawny

🇯🇵 根拠のない

🇫🇷 sans fondement

🇪🇸 sin fundamento

🇹🇷 dayanaksız

🇰🇷 근거 없는

🇸🇦 بدون أساس

🇨🇿 bez důvodu

🇸🇰 bez dôvodu

🇨🇳 无根据的

🇸🇮 brez osnove

🇮🇸 á grundvelli

🇰🇿 негізсіз

🇬🇪 უსაფუძვლო

🇦🇿 əsassız

🇲🇽 sin fundamento

Etymology

The word 'groundless' originated from the combination of 'ground' and 'less' in the late 16th century. It reflects the idea of lacking a solid foundation or support. Over the years, 'groundless' has been used to describe things that are without basis or reason, contributing to its current meaning.

See also: background, ground, groundbreaker, groundbreakers, groundbreaking, grounded, grounding, groundlessly, groundling, grounds, groundskeeper, groundskeeping, groundsman, groundwork, underground.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,396, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.