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 journalist said in a witness statement that her professional reputation had been impacted by "groundless" allegations made against her.

From BBC

In April 2023, however, the Cambodian authorities issued a letter in response to the programme, confirming Kuong Li as the owner of the Huang Le compound but dismissing the allegations as "groundless".

From BBC

A Kremlin spokesman rejected the allegations as groundless.

From The Wall Street Journal

China accused Britain's Keir Starmer of making "groundless accusations" on Tuesday, a day after the prime minister said he would engage with Beijing but warned China posed a national security threat.

From Barron's

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

From The Wall Street Journal

groundless

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