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unsound

[ʌnˈsaʊnd]

unsound Definition

  • 1not safe, not solid, or not well thought out
  • 2not based on good judgement or knowledge
  • 3mentally ill or disturbed

Using unsound: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unsound" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bridge was declared unsound and closed to traffic.

  • Example

    His argument was unsound and full of contradictions.

  • Example

    The company's financial position is unsound.

  • Example

    The judge ruled that the defendant was unsound of mind.

unsound Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unsound

  • a legal term used to describe a person who is mentally ill or disturbed and therefore unable to make rational decisions or understand the consequences of their actions

    Example

    The court found him guilty but unsound of mind.

  • an investment that is risky or not likely to produce a profit

    Example

    He lost a lot of money on an unsound investment in the stock market.

  • reasoning that is flawed or not based on good judgement or knowledge

    Example

    Her argument was based on unsound reasoning and false assumptions.

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Summary: unsound in Brief

The term 'unsound' [ʌnˈsaʊnd] refers to something that is not safe, solid, or well thought out. It can also mean not based on good judgement or knowledge, or mentally ill or disturbed. Examples include 'The bridge was declared unsound and closed to traffic.' and 'The judge ruled that the defendant was unsound of mind.' Phrases like 'unsound mind' and 'unsound investment' extend the meaning to legal and financial contexts.