groundless Meaning & Definition
What Does Groundless Mean?
As an adjective, groundless means Without any grounds to support it; baseless. It is also used to mean Bottomless; having no bottom or floor.
Quick Facts About Groundless
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡɹaʊndləs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | unwarranted, baseless and unfounded |
| Comparative / superlative | more groundless, most groundless |
Groundless Definition (Adjective)
- Without any grounds to support it; baseless.
- Bottomless; having no bottom or floor.
Synonyms of Groundless
Groundless synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Groundless
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Groundless in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
groundless (comparative more groundless, superlative most groundless)
Words That Rhyme With Groundless
Origin of Groundless
From Middle English groundles (“bottomless”), from Old English grundlēas, from Proto-Germanic *grundulausaz, equivalent to ground + -less. Cognate with Dutch grondeloos, German Low German grundlos, German grundlos, Danish grundløs, Swedish grundlös.
How Do You Say Groundless?
The standard pronunciation of groundless is //ˈɡɹaʊndləs//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Groundless
What part of speech is groundless?
Groundless is an adjective.
What is another word for groundless?
Close synonyms of groundless are unwarranted, baseless and unfounded. See the full list of groundless synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of groundless?
The comparative form is more groundless and the superlative form is most groundless.