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Insubstantial vs Groundless - What's the difference?

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Insubstantial is a synonym of groundless.


As adjectives the difference between insubstantial and groundless

is that insubstantial is lacking substance; not real or strong while groundless is without any grounds to support it; baseless.

insubstantial

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking substance; not real or strong.
    • The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.

    Synonyms

    * unsubstantial (archaic)

    Antonyms

    * substantial

    groundless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without any grounds to support it; baseless.
  • * 2013 , Delme Parfitt in Wales Online'', ''Cardiff City 1 - 0 Swansea City: Steven Caulker heads Bluebirds to South Wales derby win (3 November 2013)
  • *:At that stage any fears among home fans of a possession monopoly by Laudrup's side were proving groundless , with Cardiff having their fair share of the ball and territory.

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