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View usage for: (ʌnsaʊnd) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If a conclusion or method is unsound, it is based on ideas that are wrong. The thinking is good-hearted, but muddled and fundamentally unsound. The national tests were educationally unsound. Synonyms: flawed, faulty, weak, false More Synonyms of unsound 2. adjectiveIf something or someone is unsound, they are unreliable. No sensible person would put his money in a bank he knew to be unsound. 3. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, usually adverb ADJECTIVE]If you say that something is unsound in some way, you mean that it is damaging in that way or to the thing mentioned. The project is environmentally unsound. A diet extremely low in calories can also be a diet that is nutritionally unsound. 4. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If a building or other structure is unsound, it is in poor condition and is likely to collapse. The church was structurally unsound. Synonyms: unstable, shaky, insecure, unsafe More Synonyms of unsound More Synonyms of unsound unsound in British English (ʌnˈsaʊnd) adjective1. diseased, weak, or unstable of unsound mind 2. unreliable or fallacious unsound advice 3. lacking solidity, strength, or firmness unsound foundations 4. of doubtful financial or commercial viability an unsound enterprise 5. (of fruit, timber, etc) not in an edible or usable condition Derived forms unsoundly (unˈsoundly) adverb unsoundness (unˈsoundness) noun unsound in American English (ʌnˈsaʊnd) adjective not sound or free from defect ; specif.,a. not normal or healthy physically or mentally b. not safe, firm, or solid; insecure c. not safe and secure financially d. not based on truth or valid reasoning; not accurate, reliable, sensible, etc. Derived forms unsoundly (unˈsoundly) adverb unsoundness (unˈsoundness) noun Examples of 'unsound' in a sentenceunsound Definition based on faulty ideas The thinking is muddled and fundamentally unsound. Definition not firm The church was structurally unsound. Synonyms Opposites strong , sound , safe , solid , stable , steady , reliable , sturdy Definition unhealthy or unstable He was rejected as an army conscript as being of unsound mind. Synonyms unstable unbalanced defective in poor health Additional synonymsDefinition unwell or unsuccessful over a long period A rise in overseas sales is good news for the ailing economy. Synonyms weak, failing, poor, flawed, unstable, feeble, unsatisfactory, deficient, unsoundDefinition imperfect or faulty Retailers can return defective merchandise. Synonyms faulty, broken, not working, flawed, imperfect, out of order, on the blink (slang), buggy He was a physically delicate child. Synonyms sickly, weak, ailing, frail, feeble, unhealthy, debilitated, lacklustre, infirm, in poor health, indisposed- unsociable
- unsolicited
- unsophisticated
- unsound
- unsparing
- unspeakable
- unspecified
Additional synonymsDefinition behaving in a wild and uncontrolled way a deranged and motiveless rampage Synonyms mad, crazy, distracted, frantic, frenzied, irrational, maddened, crazed, demented, unbalanced, berserk, delirious, loopy (informal), crackpot (informal) Clear away dead or diseased plants. Synonyms unhealthy, sick, infected, rotten (informal), ailing, tainted, sickly, unwell, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), unsound, unwholesomeDefinition based on or containing an error or errors The conclusions they have come to are completely erroneous. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, false, flawed, faulty, inaccurate, untrue, invalid, unfounded, spurious, amiss, unsound, wide of the mark, inexact, fallaciousTheir argument is fallacious. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, false, misleading, untrue, deceptive, spurious, fictitious, illogical, erroneous, illusory, delusive, delusory, sophistic, sophistical She was a false friend, envious of her lifestyle and her success. Synonyms treacherous, lying, deceiving, unreliable, two-timing (informal), dishonest, deceptive, hypocritical, unfaithful, two-faced, disloyal, unsound, deceitful, faithless, untrustworthy, insincere, double-dealing, dishonourable, duplicitous, mendacious, perfidious (literary), treasonable, traitorous, inconstant, delusive, false-hearted Their interpretation was faulty. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, flawed, inaccurate, bad, weak, invalid, erroneous, unsound, imprecise, fallaciousDefinition not strong or substantial a flimsy wooden door Synonyms fragile, weak, slight, delicate, shallow, shaky, frail, superficial, makeshift, rickety, insubstantial, gimcrack, unsubstantialDefinition easily damaged The frail craft rocked as he clambered in. Synonyms flimsy, weak, vulnerable, delicate, fragile, brittle, unsound, wispy, insubstantial, breakable, frangible, slightDefinition not in good health He was seriously ill with pneumonia. Synonyms unwell, sick, poorly (informal), diseased, funny (informal), weak, crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang), ailing, queer, frail, feeble, unhealthy, seedy (informal), sickly, laid up (informal), queasy, infirm, out of sorts (informal), dicky (British, informal), nauseous, off-colour, under the weather (informal), at death's door, indisposed, peaky, on the sick list (informal), valetudinarian, green about the gills, not up to snuff (informal) Definition not following logical principles his completely illogical arguments Synonyms irrational, absurd, unreasonable, meaningless, incorrect, faulty, inconsistent, invalid, senseless, spurious, inconclusive, unsound, unscientific, specious, fallacious, untenable, sophistical Additional synonymsDefinition unstable or shaky low-paid, insecure jobs Synonyms unreliable, unstable, unsafe, precarious, unsteady, unsoundDefinition (of an argument, result, etc.) not valid because it has been based on a mistake Those arguments are rendered invalid by the hard facts. Synonyms unfounded, false, untrue, illogical, irrational, unsound, unscientific, baseless, fallacious, untenable, ill-foundedDefinition likely to collapse or break She climbed the rickety wooden stairway. Synonyms shaky, broken, weak, broken-down, frail, insecure, feeble, precarious, derelict, flimsy, wobbly, imperfect, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, decrepit, unsteady, unsound, infirm, jerry-builtDefinition uncertain or doubtful We knew we may have to charge them on shaky evidence. Synonyms uncertain, suspect, dubious, questionable, unreliable, unsound, iffy (informal), unsupported, undependableDefinition weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. Synonyms unstable, weak, precarious, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, informal) Definition apparently correct or true, but actually wrong or false The Duke was not convinced by such specious arguments. Synonyms fallacious, misleading, deceptive, plausible, unsound, sophistic, sophistical, casuistic a frantically unhinged guitar solo Synonyms deranged, mad, crazy (informal), wild, bananas (informal), manic, crazed, demented, uncontrolled, bonkers (informal) Definition not able to be trusted or relied on The figures were unreliable because the sample sizes were too small. Synonyms inaccurate, unconvincing, implausible, mistaken, false, uncertain, fake, deceptive, erroneous, unsound, fallible, specious, delusiveDefinition not able to be trusted or relied on She had proved to be an unreliable witness and had lied to police. Synonyms undependable, irresponsible, untrustworthy, unstable, treacherous, disreputable, not conscientious Definition dangerous Critics claim the trucks are unsafe. Synonyms dangerous, risky, hazardous, threatening, uncertain, unstable, insecure, unreliable, precarious, treacherous, perilous, unsoundAdditional synonymsDefinition not securely fixed a slightly unsteady item of furniture Synonyms unstable, shaky, insecure, unsafe, precarious, treacherous, rickety, infirmDefinition not healthy He felt unwell as he was being driven back to his office. Synonyms ill, poorly (informal), sick, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), ailing, unhealthy, sickly, out of sorts, off colour, under the weather (informal), in poor health, at death's door, indisposed, green about the gills Definition liable to collapse or break The animals escaped through a weak spot in the fence. Synonyms fragile, brittle, flimsy, unsound, fine, delicate, frail, dainty, breakableDefinition unsteady I was sitting on a wobbly plastic chair. Synonyms unstable, shaky, unsafe, uneven, teetering, unbalanced, tottering, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, slang) |