"Ungrounded" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Ungrounded means not supported or held in place, often referring to something such as a device that is not connected to a power source, or behavior that is not supported or justifiable. It can also imply a sense of freedom, as in someone who is not confined or restrained.
Example sentences:
The phone is ungrounded, so you can't use it to make calls.
He was sacked from his job for ungrounded misconduct.
The ungrounded rumor spread quickly through the town.
Synonyms:
- Unplugged
- Unsupported
- Unsubstantiated
- Groundless
- Unjustified
Antonyms:
- Grounded
- Supported
- Justified
- Substantiated
- Connected
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