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groundlessly

ADVERB
unjustifiably
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
excusably justifiably


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The West Coast felt much too exposed, and its Japanese population, native-born, naturalized, or immigrants, were automatically and groundlessly assumed to put Japan first in their loyalties, even spying or committing sabotage on its behalf.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 31, 2025

Kevin says they groundlessly accused her of swearing in public.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2024

At the time, China's foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said: "We will not allow any country to reap benefits from doing business with China while groundlessly accusing and smearing us."

From BBC Nov. 2, 2023

"They look up to her and see not a disciplined, respectful sports icon, but a groundlessly bitter, petulant celebrity who is totally ungrateful for the opportunities she's had," wrote Brad Polumbo.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2019

For no one can deny that there is in us such an idea of God, without groundlessly supposing that there is no knowledge of God at all in the human mind.

From The Selections from the Principles of Philosophy by John Veitch




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