English adjective: unsound | |||
1. | unsound not in good condition; damaged or decayed | ||
Samples | An unsound foundation. | ||
Similar | corroded, decayed, rotted, rotten | ||
Antonyms | sound | ||
2. | unsound not sound financially | ||
Samples | Unsound banking practices. | ||
Similar | bad, high-risk, long, risky, speculative, wildcat | ||
See also | broken, damaged, injured, unfit, unhealthy, unwholesome | ||
Antonyms | sound | ||
3. | unsound containing or based on a fallacy | ||
Samples | Fallacious reasoning. An unsound argument. | ||
Synonyms | fallacious | ||
Similar | invalid | ||
Antonyms | valid | ||
4. | unsound suffering from severe mental illness | ||
Samples | Of unsound mind. | ||
Synonyms | mentally ill, unstable | ||
Similar | insane | ||
Antonyms | sane | ||
5. | unsound physically unsound or diseased | ||
Samples | Has a bad back. A bad heart. Bad teeth. An unsound limb. Unsound teeth. | ||
Synonyms | bad, unfit | ||
Similar | unhealthy | ||
Antonyms | healthy | ||
6. | unsound of e.g. advice | ||
Similar | undependable, unreliable | ||
Antonyms | dependable, reliable | ||