groundless
adjective
without rational basis.
groundlessly
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a word derived from
groundless.
Example Sentences
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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
The NDC also accused Washington of "groundlessly linking the unheard of hacking at the Sony Pictures Entertainment to the DPRK".
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2014
It is evidently desired to put both idols and idolaters into ridiculous positions, not for mere amusement, but in order to destroy the confidence which was groundlessly placed in them.
From The Three Additions to Daniel, a Study by William Heaford Daubney
