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ungrounded

UK
/ʌnˈɡraʊndɪd/
US
/ʌnˈɡraʊndɪd/

Translations

ungroundedadjective
more ungrounded
Comp.
most ungrounded
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈɡraʊndɪd/
US
/ʌnˈɡraʊndɪd/
infondéSens général: qui n’a aucun fondement, aucune base factuelle.
The rumors about the company's bankruptcy were completely ungrounded.
Les rumeurs sur la faillite de l’entreprise étaient complètement infondées.
non relié à la terreTerme technique en électricité.
The ungrounded wire posed a serious safety risk.
Le fil non relié à la terre présentait un grave risque de sécurité.
Additional translations
sans fondementTour plus explicite, fréquent dans la langue soignée.
dépourvu d’ancrageSens abstrait: qui n’est pas rattaché à la réalité ou à une base stable.
sans mise à la terreVariante technique équivalente, surtout dans le contexte de l’installation électrique.
Synonyms
baseless
unfounded
groundless
unsupported
irrational
illogical
Antonyms
grounded
ungroundverb

ungrounded

Past Simple

ungrounded
Past Simple
ungrounded
Past Participle
ungrounding
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈɡraʊnd/
US
/ʌnˈɡraʊnd/
retirer la mise à la terreSens technique, électricité.
The technician had to unground the equipment before performing the repairs.
Le technicien a dû retirer la mise à la terre de l'équipement avant d'effectuer les réparations.
Additional translations
libérerSens figuré.
lever l'interdiction de sortieFamilier, au sens de lever une punition imposant de rester à la maison.

Definitions

ungroundedadjective
Lacking a basis in fact or reality; not based on solid evidence or reasoning.
The rumors about the company's bankruptcy were completely ungrounded.
Not having a physical or metaphorical grounding; lacking stability or connection to reality.
His ungrounded ideas about the project led to confusion among the team.
Not connected to an electrical ground; lacking a grounding conductor.
The ungrounded wire posed a serious safety risk.
ungroundverb
To remove the grounding or electrical connection from a device or system.
The technician had to unground the equipment before performing the repairs.
To free someone from restrictions or limitations, often used metaphorically.
After the final exams, the students felt ungrounded and ready to explore new opportunities.
To release (a person) from a punishment that restricted their movements or activities.
After seeing her improved grades, her parents decided to unground her.
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