well-grounded
Americanadjective
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based on good reasons; well-founded.
His opposition to the scheme is well-grounded.
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well or thoroughly instructed in the basic principles of a subject.
She is well-grounded in mathematics.
adjective
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well instructed in the basic elements of a subject
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another term for well-founded
Etymology
Origin of well-grounded
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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The table below, which has been updated over the years by a team of Deutsche Bank strategists, shows that this instinct is well-grounded in history.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
At a separate news conference the same day, Bovino rejected the criticism about federal agents, saying, “Everything we do every day is legal, ethical, moral, well-grounded in law.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino claimed on Tuesday that “everything we do every day is legal, ethical, moral, well-grounded in law.”
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
"A well-grounded suspicion does warrant more follow-ups but also might not hit the high threshold for overturning the result."
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2024
January pronounced an equally bold "No!" for man is quite as indignant at him who drives him into a groundless fear, as at him who drives him into a well-grounded one.
From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography by Jean Paul
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