adjective
groundless
GROWND-luhs
Groundless (adjective) means not based on any real evidence or reason; baseless. Example: “The rumours turned out to be entirely groundless.”
adjective
1
Not based on any real evidence or reason; baseless.
"The rumours turned out to be entirely groundless."
How to use groundless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving no real basis or supporting evidence.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
groundless fears
groundless accusations
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more groundless
- Superlative
- most groundless
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The rumours turned out to be entirely _____.
Etymology
From Old English grundlēas, "bottomless," from ground plus the "-less" suffix.
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What does “groundless” mean?
The word “groundless” means not based on any real evidence or reason; baseless. In plain terms, having no real basis or supporting evidence.
How do you pronounce “groundless”?
“Groundless” is pronounced GROWND-luhs (/ˈɡɹaʊndləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “groundless” in a sentence?
Here is “groundless” used in a sentence: “The rumours turned out to be entirely groundless.”
What part of speech is “groundless”?
“Groundless” is an adjective.
Where does the word “groundless” come from?
The word “groundless” comes from Old English. From Old English grundlēas, "bottomless," from ground plus the "-less" suffix.
