The Opposite(Antonym) of “valid”
The antonym of valid is invalid, unacceptable, and unsound. The antonyms invalid, unacceptable, and unsound convey a negative or incorrect state. It implies that something is not legally or logically acceptable.
Explore all Antonyms of “valid”
Definitions and Examples of invalid, unacceptable, unsound
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not legally or logically acceptable; not valid.
Example
The contract was declared invalid because it was signed under duress.
Not satisfactory or meeting standards; not acceptable.
Example
The quality of the product was unacceptable and did not meet the customer's expectations.
Not based on valid reasoning or evidence; not sound.
Example
His argument was unsound and lacked any supporting evidence.
Key Differences: invalid vs unacceptable vs unsound
- 1Invalid refers to something that is not legally or logically acceptable.
- 2Unacceptable refers to something that does not meet standards or expectations.
- 3Unsound refers to something that is not based on valid reasoning or evidence.
Effective Usage of invalid, unacceptable, unsound
- 1Legal Documents: Use valid and invalid to describe the legality of documents.
- 2Quality Control: Use valid and unacceptable to describe the quality of products or services.
- 3Logical Reasoning: Use valid and unsound to describe the validity of arguments or reasoning.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Invalid refers to something that is not legally or logically acceptable, unacceptable denotes something that does not meet standards or expectations, and unsound refers to something that is not based on valid reasoning or evidence. Use these words in legal documents, quality control, and logical reasoning to describe the validity or acceptability of something.
