unsound (언**사운**드) — not based on sound reasoning or evidence; unstable or damaged
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not based on sound reasoning or evidence; unstable or damaged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnˈsaʊnd/
Korean meaning: 건전하지 못한, 불건전한, 불안정한
Korean pronunciation: 언**사운**드
Example Sentences
- The bridge was declared unsound after the inspection revealed numerous cracks
- My grandmother's unsound theory that chocolate cures everything is surprisingly popular
- The company's unsound business practices led to its downfall
unsound
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnˈsaʊnd//
not based on sound reasoning or evidence; unstable or damaged
not based on sound reasoning or evidence; unstable or damaged
The bridge unsound, safety found on solid ground!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'un-'(부정)과 'sound'(건전한)가 결합되어 '건전하지 않은'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 14세기부터 사용되기 시작했어요.
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📝Examples
“The bridge was declared unsound after the inspection revealed numerous cracks”
“My grandmother's unsound theory that chocolate cures everything is surprisingly popular”
“The company's unsound business practices led to its downfall”
“His unsound sleep schedule of 2 hours a night made him look like a zombie”
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