Local English word record

groundless

adjective · 1 sense

without a basis in reason or fact

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Examples

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

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Synonyms

baseless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted, wild

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