Definitions for groundless
ˈgraʊnd lɪsground·less

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted, wildadjective

   without a basis in reason or fact

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

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1. groundlessadjective

   Without any grounds to support it; baseless.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Groundlessnoun

   Void of reason; without ground.

   Etymology: from ground.

   But when vain doubt and groundless fear
   Do that dear foolish bosom tear. Matthew Prior.

   We have great reason to look upon the high pretensions which the Roman church makes to miracles as groundless, and to reject her vain and fabulous accounts of them. Francis Atterbury.

   The party who distinguish themselves by their zeal for the present establishment, should be careful to discover such a reverence for religion, as may shew how groundless that reproach is which is cast upon them, of being averse to our national worship. Freeholder, №. 129.

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1. groundless

   Groundless refers to claims, beliefs, or actions that are not based on solid evidence, reason, or facts, and therefore, are likely to be false or invalid. It describes something that is without an adequate or legitimate foundation or reason.

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1. Groundlessadjective

   without ground or foundation; wanting cause or reason for support; not authorized; false; as, groundless fear; a groundless report or assertion

2. Etymology: [AS. grundles bottomless.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of groundless in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of groundless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of groundless in a Sentence

1. Huang Xiangmo:

   It is profoundly disappointing to be treated in such a grotesquely unfair manner. The decision to cancel my visa was based on unfounded speculations that are prejudiced and groundless, there are many Australian companies in China, aren't they more likely to be susceptible to potential manipulation by the Chinese government?

2. Bill Priestap:

   The Chinese's an open secret that relevant Bill Priestap government agencies have long engaged in large-scale and organized cyber theft and surveillance against foreign governments, companies and individuals, the' cyber theft' accusations against The Chinese by Bill Priestap are purely groundless counter-charges and can deceive no one but The Chinese.

3. Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong:

   As a way out and in order to earn their living, they are compelled to continue to fabricate and sell groundless testimonies by trying to make them sound as shocking as possible, we shall no longer participate in international sessions singling out the human rights situation of the DPRK for mere political attack.

4. John Perry Barlow:

   But groundless hope, like unconditional love, is the only kind worth having.

5. United States:

   The United States accusations against China are groundless and senseless. They only expose the evil motives of United States to interfere with counterterrorism efforts in Xinjiang and thwart China's development.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=groundless
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Groundless
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=groundless
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundless