groundless

[ground-lis] / ˈgraʊnd lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

without reason, justification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baseless false flimsy gratuitous illogical illusory unfounded unjustified unsupported unwarranted

WEAK

bottomless causeless chimerical empty foundationless idle imaginary unauthorized uncalled-for unprovoked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

correct genuine justified real reasonable right substantiated warranted

WEAK

called-for grounded proven

Example Sentences

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“The impact on the bookings has been quite hard,” said Patel, who called the lawsuit groundless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Beijing at the time called the accusations "groundless".

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Lot of reasons for that, it’s not groundless optimism.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

But China's Commerce Ministry rebuffed this as "groundless with no factual basis".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

My fears were groundless, there was nothing to it.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison