adv. [UN-1 11.] Without any ground or basis.

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1550.  Bale, Apol., 84 b. That putteth he in here, vngroundedly, doubtfully, hypocritically, and vtterly agaynst hymselfe.

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1593.  Nashe, Strange Newes, B j. They that are vngroundedly offended at any thing in ‘Pierce Pennilesse.’

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1624.  Bedell, Lett., iii. 59. Many things there be in Poperie … to my conceit weakely and vngroundedly affirmed.

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1692.  Ray, Disc., III. ix. 343. The event shews how ungroundedly and erroneously. [Also in recent use.]

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