Meaning & use
Ungrounded
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Lacking a factual or logical basis, or, of an electrical system, not connected to the earth for safety.
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The rumor turned out to be completely ungrounded.
An ungrounded outlet poses a serious risk of electric shock.
A note on using this word
Ungrounded has two very distinct uses: one describing weak reasoning or unfair accusations, the other describing electrical safety.
Words with a similar meaning
unfoundedbaseless
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Words with an opposite meaning
groundedfounded
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Not connected to the earth or a common electrical reference point.
The technician flagged the ungrounded wiring as a fire hazard.
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