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ungrounded

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Ungrounded (adj) means having no real basis or evidence; false.

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1
Having no real basis or evidence; false.
"The defendant's claims are fictitious; they are entirely ungrounded in fact."
2
Not connected to earth potential.
"Unlike coaxial cable where the outer conductor is grounded, twisted pair is usually ungrounded."
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Etymology

Ungrounded comes from Middle English ungroundid, ungronded, ungrundid, ungrounded, made up of un- and grounded.

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What is the meaning of ungrounded?
"ungrounded" (adj) means having no real basis or evidence; false.
What is another word for ungrounded?
Other words for "ungrounded" include unfounded, footless, groundless, baseless, unproven, unsubstantiated.
What is the opposite of ungrounded?
The opposite of "ungrounded" is grounded.
What are the different meanings of ungrounded?
"ungrounded" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having no real basis or evidence; false; 2. Not connected to earth potential.

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