Unsound: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsound

 

[ ʌnˈsaʊnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental health

Not sound mentally; deranged or mentally unstable.

Synonyms

deranged, mentally ill, unstable

Examples of usage

  • He was found to be unsound and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
  • The defendant pleaded unsound mind at the time of the crime.
Context #2 | Adjective

argument

Not based on truth or reason; not valid or reliable.

Synonyms

flawed, invalid, unreliable

Examples of usage

  • Their argument was unsound and easily refutable.
  • The decision was made on unsound reasoning.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsound" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incorreto

🇮🇳 अस्वस्थ

🇩🇪 unsolide

🇮🇩 tidak sehat

🇺🇦 хибний

🇵🇱 niesolidny

🇯🇵 不健全

🇫🇷 insensé

🇪🇸 insensato

🇹🇷 sağlıksız

🇰🇷 건전하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير سليم

🇨🇿 nezdravý

🇸🇰 nezdravý

🇨🇳 不健康

🇸🇮 nezdrav

🇮🇸 óheilbrigður

🇰🇿 денсаулыққа зиянды

🇬🇪 არასწორი

🇦🇿 sağlam olmayan

🇲🇽 insensato

Etymology

The word 'unsound' originated in the late Middle English period, originally used to describe something that was not physically strong or stable. Over time, it evolved to also describe mental instability or lack of validity in reasoning.

See also: resound, sound, soundless, soundlessly, soundness, soundproofing, sounds, soundstage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,610, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.