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

Kitchenware, pantry staples and cookbook publishers are the logical next category.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The handle of the pattern is relatively shallow, so from a trading perspective, placing a stop-loss slightly below its lower boundary near 512 provides a logical way to manage risk.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Taxpayers may qualify for relief due to a good compliance history, reasonable cause, or a statutory exception.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
He’s also pushed to make sure The Gilded Age returned with new seasons as soon as was reasonable (those fancy parties and elaborate sets take time) and is looking to return Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on an annual basis.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

What remains particularly valuable is the integration of code, visual standards, accessibility, content and interaction into a coherent model of how an organization behaves.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Canada and Mexico will need to make a more coherent and concerted effort to join these campaigns—and the United States will need to work much harder to invite them along.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

Spouses generally inherit a minimum portion of the estate (usually one-third or two-thirds), though the right can be waived in a valid premarital or post marital agreement.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The prosecutor said the number appeared valid but acknowledged the material did not establish an issuance date.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Sometimes, long after a sensible bedtime, the sun would break through the cloud for the first time that day.

— Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
The return of Gustavo Hamer feels like a sentimental move rather than necessarily a sensible football decision and Loum Tchaouna has changed clubs for the fifth summer in a row, and didn’t particularly convince for Burnley last season.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensible

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