Groundless: meaning, definitions and examples

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groundless

[ ˈɡraʊndlɪs ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.