Antonyms for unsound

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uhn-sound

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈsaʊnd

Definition of unsound

Origin : early 14c., of persons, "diseased, wounded," from un- (1) "not" + sound (adj.). Cf. Middle Low German unsund, Middle Dutch ongesont, German ungesund. Meaning "morally corrupt" is recorded from c.1300; that of "not mentally healthy" is from 1540s. Sense of "not based on reasoning or fact" is attested from 1590s.

adj not well; flimsy

Example sentences :

Many of his theories are no doubt impracticable and unsound.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

But were not the Scribes and Pharisees in many things ignorant and unsound?
Extract from : « Journal of a Residence at Bagdad » by Anthony Groves

I see the jury returned a verdict of 'Suicide whilst of unsound mind!'
Extract from : « The Green Rust » by Edgar Wallace

If they are unsound on one point only, there might yet be hope of their conversion.
Extract from : « One Snowy Night » by Emily Sarah Holt

They look upon her, who indulges it, as in an unsound condition.
Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey

Martin says that's unsound, and the 'Book of Universal Brotherhood' rot.
Extract from : « Fraternity » by John Galsworthy

That the deceased committed suicide by poisoning while of unsound mind.
Extract from : « The Seven Secrets » by William Le Queux

Nay, it will not bear to be tried by any principle, sound or unsound.
Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay

"Agathos" : This is probably not a proper name, but the text seems to be unsound.
Extract from : « Meditations » by Marcus Aurelius

A bequest to them was disputed on the grounds that the testator was of unsound mind.
Extract from : « Tommy and Co. » by Jerome K. Jerome

Synonyms for unsound

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