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unsound

/ˌʌnˈsaʊnd/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Lacking sound or health; not in good condition.

Antonyms

sound
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unsound
bound , hound , pound
Homonyms
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  1. Unsound (en) : Not mentally sound or sane

  2. Unsound (en) : Not financially sound or solvent

  3. Unsound (en) : Lacking sound or health; not in good condition

Homophones
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  1. Unsound (en) : Not mentally sound or sane

  2. Unsound (en) : Not financially sound or solvent

Variants
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unsound , unsoundly , of unsound mind
Forms
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Unsounds, Unsoundly

Etymology
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Old English unsound: un- not + sound health, condition.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'unsound' was first used in Old English around the 13th century.

  2. In mathematics, an 'unsound proof' is a proof that contains a logical error.

Related Concepts
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  1. Noise: Lack of sound or signal, often unwanted and disruptive.

  2. Dissonance: A clash or conflict of harmonies, tones, or elements.

Culture
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In literature, 'unsound' can refer to a character's mental instability or a structure that is about to collapse. In music, it can describe a dissonant or discordant sound.

How to Memorize "unsound"

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  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a phrase like 'Unsound is the opposite of sound' or 'Unsound means not healthy or well'.

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