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groundlessly

[ ˈɡraʊndləsli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

without a basis in reason or fact

Groundlessly means without a basis in reason or fact, typically used to describe a statement, accusation, or belief that lacks evidence or justification. It implies that the assertion is made without any supporting proof or logical explanation.

Synonyms

baselessly, unfounded, unjustified, unsupported.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
groundlessly	This adverb is typically used when actions or statements are made without any logical foundation or valid reason; often used in formal contexts. She accused him groundlessly of stealing. He was dismissed from his job groundlessly.
baselessly	Similar to 'groundlessly', it's used to indicate a claim or accusation made without any basis or support. It carries a formal tone. The rumor spread baselessly throughout the office. She baselessly blamed her colleague for the mistake.
unfounded	This is an adjective applied when allegations or fears have no evidence or basis in reality. Can imply that the lack of support is evident. His worries were unfounded and exaggerated. The allegations against the teacher were unfounded.
unjustified	Describes actions or claims that don't have a good or valid reason; can sometimes imply that taking such actions or making such claims is unreasonable or unfair. Their protests were unjustified according to the court’s decision. The criticism he faced was unjustified.
unsupported	Indicates a lack of evidence or backing, often used in both formal and informal contexts. It can imply negligence or oversight. The theory was unsupported by any scientific data. Her fears were unsupported by any real danger.

Examples of usage

His claims of conspiracy were groundlessly made without any evidence.
She accused him of cheating groundlessly, despite there being no proof.
The rumors about their relationship were spread groundlessly throughout the office.
The lawsuit was dismissed as groundlessly brought forth without merit.
The criticism was groundlessly directed at her, as she had done nothing wrong.

Translations

Translations of the word "groundlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem fundamento

🇮🇳 बिना कारण के

🇩🇪 grundlos

🇮🇩 tanpa dasar

🇺🇦 безпідставно

🇵🇱 bezpodstawnie

🇯🇵 根拠なく

🇫🇷 sans fondement

🇪🇸 sin fundamento

🇹🇷 sebepsizce

🇰🇷 근거 없이

🇸🇦 بدون أساس

🇨🇿 bez důvodu

🇸🇰 bez dôvodu

🇨🇳 无根据地

🇸🇮 neutemeljeno

🇮🇸 á grundvelli

🇰🇿 негізсіз

🇬🇪 უმიზეზოდ

🇦🇿 əsassız

🇲🇽 sin fundamento

Etymology

The word 'groundlessly' is derived from the adjective 'groundless', which dates back to the late 16th century. The term combines 'ground' meaning basis or foundation, and the suffix '-less' indicating absence. It gained popularity in the English language to emphasize the lack of evidence or reason behind a statement or belief.