Synonyms for

Grounded

Verb / ˈgraʊndɪd / Another word for grounded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'grounded' means to be restricted to a certain place or unable to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

anchor undercoat strand establish found runaground base ground prime punished forbidden confined restricted prohibited banned barred disqualified ineligible excluded halted stopped prevented curbed restrained immobilized stationary firm fixed rooted

Synonyms by register

Formal

sensible pragmatic level-headed rational sober

Informal

down-to-earth realistic practical sensible no-nonsense

Literary

steadfast unwavering rooted

Antonyms

flighty unstable erratic impulsive unpredictable scatterbrained airheaded

Common collocations

  • well-grounded
  • remain grounded
  • keep grounded
  • grounded in reality
  • grounded in history
  • grounded approach
  • grounded person

Word family

verb ground
adjective grounded

Usage note

As an adjective, 'grounded' often implies a sense of stability and practicality. It can also refer to a child being punished by being confined to home.

Example sentences

  1. I got grounded for not finishing my homework.
  2. The boat was grounded on the rocks.
  3. The teacher grounded the students for talking during class.
  4. I feel so grounded when I'm in nature.
  5. The athlete was grounded from playing in the game due to an injury.

Quotes

  • I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center. - Kurt Vonnegut
  • “It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” - Joseph Campbell
  • “To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.” - Henry David Thoreau

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