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Unsound

Verb / ʌˈnsaʊnd / Another word for unsound — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not in good condition; not firmly based on reason or fact

Synonyms & similar words

bad sound fallacious unfit unstable mentallyill unstable insecure unsure doubtful unreliable inaccurate faulty flawed imperfect defective weak unsound shaky unsteady wobbly rocky precarious dangerous hazardous risky

Example sentences

  1. The floorboards were unsound and creaked when I walked on them.
  2. The argument he presented was unsound and full of errors.
  3. The tree was unsound and had to be cut down.
  4. The foundation of the building was found to be unsound and needed to be fixed.
  5. The financial plan was unsound and led to the company's bankruptcy.

Quotes

  • "The foundation of morality should not be made dependent on myth nor tied to any authority lest doubt about the myth or about the legitimacy of the authority imperil the foundation of sound judgment and action." - Albert Einstein
  • "The unsound heart is never at ease." - Sophocles
  • "In a world of lies and liars, an honest work of art is always an act of social responsibility." - Robert McKee

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