unsound — 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/
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
Unsound emerged in Old English as a combination of the negative prefix 'un-' and the adjective 'sound,' meaning 'not healthy or solid.' The word has been in documented use since the 14th century, initially describing physical or mental conditions lacking soundness.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + sound (healthy, solid, whole). The root 'sound' derives from Old English 'gesund,' meaning 'healthy' or 'uninjured.'
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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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