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单词 groundless
释义

groundless

adjective

ground·​less ˈgrau̇n(d)-ləs How to pronounce groundless (audio)
: having no ground or foundation
groundless fears
groundlessly adverb
groundlessness noun

Synonyms

  • baseless
  • foundationless
  • invalid
  • nonvalid
  • unfounded
  • unreasonable
  • unsubstantiated
  • unsupported
  • unwarranted
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Example Sentences

please stop making groundless accusations against innocent people fears of a strike proved groundless
Recent Examples on the Web Like any profession, police are susceptible to groundless rumors, half-baked reports and a fierce aversion to unfavorable publicity. Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 28 May 2022 Some 230 Hertz customers say they were falsely arrested based on groundless company theft reports. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2022 As a result, the consensus prior to the start of Jackson's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was that Hawley's accusations were groundless. Damon Linker, The Week, 6 Apr. 2022 From groundless conspiracy theories that the vaccines contain microchips or alter people's DNA to deliberate falsehoods about vaccine deaths and mask side effects, the pandemic misinformation industry is thriving. Alaa Elassar, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021 For the record, numerous state and federal judges, including some put on the bench by Trump, have dismissed more than 50 groundless lawsuits challenging the election and its outcome. Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2021 But by Friday, the controversy appeared to be groundless: The school administration said masks would be optional for all school activities. Don Stacom, courant.com, 19 Feb. 2022 Cameron Sexton, the State House speaker from the eastern Tennessee town of Crossville, said concerns that the legislature could kill the golden goose were groundless. New York Times, 18 Feb. 2022 But just because the government ultimately drops a groundless investigation does not mean no harm has been done by their snooping. Jonathan Blanks, The Week, 14 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

groundless

adjective

ground·​less ˈgrau̇nd-ləs How to pronounce groundless (audio)
: having no real reason
groundless fears

groundless

adjective

as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact please stop making groundless accusations against innocent people fears of a strike proved groundless

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unreasonable
  • unfounded
  • baseless
  • unsubstantiated
  • unwarranted
  • irrational
  • unsupported
  • false
  • invalid
  • unreasoned
  • unnecessary
  • absurd
  • illogical
  • misleading
  • misled
  • foundationless
  • meaningless
  • fallacious
  • specious
  • untenable
  • unsound
  • weak
  • implausible
  • inconsistent
  • wrong
  • unconscionable
  • nonvalid
  • unconvincing
  • flimsy
  • stupid
  • gratuitous
  • nonsensical
  • asinine
  • foolish
  • preposterous
  • fatuous
  • nonlogical
  • silly
  • unwise
  • insane
  • brainless
  • uncalled-for
  • lunatic
  • crackpot
  • harebrained
  • simpleminded
  • ill-advised
  • senseless
  • nutty
  • mad
  • wacky
  • crazy
  • whacky
  • half-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reasonable
  • justified
  • valid
  • good
  • reasoned
  • hard
  • substantiated
  • just
  • well-founded
  • rational
  • confirmed
  • logical
  • validated
  • certified
  • well-grounded
  • true
  • real
  • actual
  • sensible
  • informed
  • genuine
  • wise
  • sane
  • certain
  • commonsense
  • corroborated
  • verified
  • sober
  • plausible
  • sure
  • credible
  • clear
  • sound
  • solid
  • persuasive
  • compelling
  • convincing
  • cogent
  • satisfying
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