groundless

ground·less

adjective \ˈgrau̇n(d)-ləs\

Definition of GROUNDLESS

: having no ground or foundation <groundless fears>

— ground·less·ly adverb

— ground·less·ness noun

Examples of GROUNDLESS

1. <please stop making groundless accusations against people you happen to dislike>
2. <fears of a strike proved groundless>

First Known Use of GROUNDLESS

1602

Related to GROUNDLESS

Synonyms

baseless, foundationless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted

Antonyms

good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Related Words

illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound; fallacious, false, misled, wrong; gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary; flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak; ill-advised, unreasoned; inconsistent; absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained, meaningless, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly, simpleminded, stupid, unwise; insane, lunatic, mad, nutty, wacky (also whacky)

Near Antonyms

certified, validated, verified; confirmed, corroborated; informed, logical, rational; commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise; actual, genuine, real, true; certain, sure; clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound

Rhymes with GROUNDLESS

soundless