Ungrounded

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡraʊndɪd/

Definitions of ungrounded

adjective not based on fact or evidence; lacking a solid foundation or support

Example Sentences

A1 The child's fear of monsters under the bed is completely ungrounded.

A2 She had an ungrounded feeling of unease as she walked through the dark alley.

B1 The conspiracy theory was based on ungrounded rumors and speculation.

B2 The decision to fire him was ungrounded and lacked any concrete evidence of wrongdoing.

C1 Her ungrounded beliefs in mystical powers led her to make questionable decisions.

C2 The scientist dismissed the ungrounded hypothesis as lacking any scientific basis.

Examples of ungrounded in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented evidence to support his claim and debunk the ungrounded theories.

informal Don't listen to those ungrounded rumors, they're just gossip.

slang I can't believe you fell for that ungrounded nonsense!

figurative Her mind was ungrounded, floating in a sea of uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of ungrounded

• past tense: ungrounded
• plural: ungroundeds
• comparative: more ungrounded
• superlative: most ungrounded
• present tense: unground
• future tense: will unground
• perfect tense: have ungrounded
• continuous tense: is ungrounding
• singular: ungrounded
• positive degree: ungrounded
• infinitive: to unground
• gerund: ungrounding
• participle: ungrounded

Origin and Evolution of ungrounded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ungrounded' originated from the Old English word 'ungegrundad' which meant not having a solid foundation or basis.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ungrounded' has evolved to also mean lacking in practical experience or knowledge, as well as being unstable or flighty in character.