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View synonyms for well-grounded

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. another term for well-founded
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of well-grounded1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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