well-grounded

[ wel-groun-did ]

adjective

1. based on good reasons; well-founded:

   His opposition to the scheme is well-grounded.

2. well or thoroughly instructed in the basic principles of a subject:

   She is well-grounded in mathematics.

well-grounded

adjective

1. well instructed in the basic elements of a subject
2. See well-founded
   another term for well-founded

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-grounded¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

There are a lot of remarkable things to explain, instead of hyping up a fear which is not well-grounded.

From The Daily Beast

They are highly intelligent, well-grounded parents with strong values.

From The Daily Beast

And the lead wire from the aerials, well grounded, was brought directly in from overhead and connected with the radio set.

From Project Gutenberg

The fate of those who remained proved that the fugitives forebodings had been well grounded.

From Project Gutenberg

Concerning this, it is impossible to affirm positively one way or the other; therefore his regrets were well grounded.

From Project Gutenberg

Be assured he would not now be your ally if he had not a well-grounded hope that you would merit it.

From Project Gutenberg

No one with this principle well-grounded in him will ever seek to throw the blame of his misdeeds upon another.

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