WELL-GROUNDED Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

well-grounded

adjective

ˈwel-ˈgrau̇n-dəd

Definition of well-grounded

as in logical

according to the rules of logic counsel for the defense presented a well-grounded case for acquittal

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Recent Examples of well-grounded The instinct is well-grounded because human judgement is essential for effective decision loops, but unless it's accompanied by consistent context, it's also doomed to failure. — Omri Kohl, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 Kemp is well-grounded and has his eyes on bettering himself and getting to the next level through competitive repetitions and coaching. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026 The statement said the steel industry must rely on and play by rules that are well-grounded in science and law to preserve American jobs and domestic steel production. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 His optimism may be well-grounded, though Anthony Lanier,while talking to a prospective tenant, still hasn’t replaced the law firm that a year ago emptied his glass high-rise on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House. — Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Their fears were well-grounded, as the Saudi regime isn’t hard to provoke. — Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-grounded

Adjective

Our tortured contemporary education is a logical outgrowth of its origin story.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
But with wingers like Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper, the logical spot for her was striker.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Sometimes our rational understanding of life and death bumps into a seemingly impossible presence.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
So in the short term, these employers are arguably making an economically rational decision — but one that may still come at their employees’ expense.

— Dylan Scott, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The enforcement stems from Spotify’s requirement that family plan members reside at the same address—a seemingly reasonable policy in concept.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Brands must increasingly decide how to combine trade fairs, showroom partnerships, existing buyer relationships and direct retail into a coherent sales strategy.

— Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The technician gets one coherent answer instead of four tools to reconcile by hand, and the plant avoids the downtime that used to depend on one retiring expert’s memory.

— Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Boaters who already have valid Mussel Fee Stickers do not have to pay the higher fee until their stickers expire, California State Parks confirmed Friday.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Before expanding cameras into every neighborhood, there are more sensible, actionable solutions.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The California Coastal Act just turned 50, balancing sensible development with conservation and public access.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensible

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