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groundlessness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state or condition of being groundless.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the quality of lacking substance or value

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the groundlessness of their report was quickly recognized

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: idleness

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: worthlessness, ineptitude

History

Etymology

From groundless + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: αβασιμότητα (avasimótita) — Translations
  • Hungarian: alaptalanság — Translations
  • Polish: bezpodstawność — Translations
  • Polish: bezzasadność — Translations