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GROUNDLESS

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Dictionary entry overview: What does groundless mean?

• GROUNDLESS (adjective)
The adjective GROUNDLESS has 1 sense:

1. without a basis in reason or fact

Familiarity information: GROUNDLESS used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• GROUNDLESS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Without a basis in reason or fact

Synonyms:

baseless; groundless; unfounded; idle; unwarranted; wild

Context examples:

baseless gossip / the allegations proved groundless / idle fears / unfounded suspicions / unwarranted jealousy

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