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Besides, my usefulness here is destroyed because all of my friends think me a man of unsound mind.
Alex Campbell

Meaning of "unsound" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNSOUND

unsound  [ʌnˈsaʊnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNSOUND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unsound is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNSOUND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unsound in the English dictionary

The first definition of unsound in the dictionary is diseased, weak, or unstable. Other definition of unsound is unreliable or fallacious. Unsound is also lacking solidity, strength, or firmness.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNSOUND


around
əˈraʊnd
background
ˈbækˌɡraʊnd
bound
baʊnd
compound
ˈkɒmpaʊnd
found
faʊnd
ground
ɡraʊnd
hound
haʊnd
infrasound
ˈɪnfrəˌsaʊnd
missound
ˌmɪsˈsaʊnd
outbound
ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd
playground
ˈpleɪˌɡraʊnd
pound
paʊnd
re-sound
riːˈsaʊnd
renowned
rɪˈnaʊnd
round
raʊnd
sound
saʊnd
supersound
ˈsuːpərˌsaʊnd
surround
səˈraʊnd
ultrasound
ˈʌltrəˌsaʊnd
underground
ˈʌndəˌɡraʊnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNSOUND

unsolvable
unsolved
unsonsy
unsoote
unsoothed
unsophisticate
unsophisticated
unsophisticatedly
unsophisticatedness
unsophistication
unsorted
unsought
unsoul
unsoundable
unsounded
unsoundly
unsoundness
unsourced
unsoured
unsown

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNSOUND

all-around
all-round
break new ground
campground
fall to the ground
foreground
get off the ground
into the ground
mound
optical sound
resound
speech sound
stereo sound
surround sound
the high ground
the Sound
to the ground
vowel sound
wound
year-round

Synonyms and antonyms of unsound in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNSOUND»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unsound» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unsound

Translation of «unsound» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNSOUND

Find out the translation of unsound to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unsound from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unsound» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不健全
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

poco sólido
570 millions of speakers

English

unsound
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अस्वस्थ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير سليمة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

несостоятельна
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doentio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রটিপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

précaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak sihat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unsolide
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不健全な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불건전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unsound
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không được khỏe mạnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈட்டுக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेचैन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çürük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Unsound
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

недолугою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nesănătoasă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εσφαλμένες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongesonde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

osund
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uholdbar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unsound

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNSOUND»

The term «unsound» is very widely used and occupies the 18.883 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNSOUND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unsound

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6 QUOTES WITH «UNSOUND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unsound.
1
Walter Annenberg
Too much work, too much vacation, too much of any one thing is unsound.
2
Alex Campbell
My friends all regarded me as a man of unsound mind because I held the view that my wife was with me in spirit always. I have lived with her spirit guiding me every day and she is with me now as I write this letter, and helps me to do as I am now doing.
3
Alex Campbell
Besides, my usefulness here is destroyed because all of my friends think me a man of unsound mind.
4
Nirmalya Kumar
Chinese brands will face many obstacles when marketing to Western consumers. Beyond the associations with poor quality and unsound environmental practices, they generally do not have the marketing capabilities or budgets to build powerful global brands.
5
Jon Kyl
The death tax is unfair, inefficient, economically unsound and, frankly, immoral.
6
Wilhelm Steinitz
A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNSOUND»

Discover the use of unsound in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unsound and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sonic Somatic: Performances of the Unsound Body
In other words, the bodies at play here are characterized by porosity, and the stutter in this equation acts as a claustrophilic event which paradoxically confirms the pervasiveness, persistence and proliferation of the performative.
Christof Migone, 2007
2
How to Booze: Exquisite Cocktails and Unsound Advice
A tipperary helps you get there. Sinking into debauchery underneath the mistletoe at your boss's holiday party? A presbyterian, what else? How to Booze has all the answers on what to drink when.
Jordan Kaye, Marshall Altier, 2010
3
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Scandal in U.S. Housing
Definition of "Unsafe and Unsound Practice" The federal courts accept as authoritative the definition of "unsafe or unsound practice" offered to the Congress in a 1966 memorandum from the chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, ...
James R. Cristie, 2007
4
Unsound Science
The. Other. Side. When I was a boy, there was a ghost in the attic of a house In my neighborhood. We could sometimes catch sight of it in attic windows. I knew then how scary and mysterious was the world beyond the grave. But I forgot or ...
Robert Sonkowsky, 2010
5
Business Law - Question And Answers
(a) Who is a person of unsound mind? (b) Explain the position of agreements with persons of unsound mind. Who is a Person of Unsound Mind? According to Section 12 of the Indian Contract Act, "A person is said to be of sound mind for the ...
P C Tulsian, 2005
6
The Factors of the Unsound Mind
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
William Augustus Guy, 2010
7
Unsound
"Toby Neal weaves a spell-binding suspense that pulls you in with breathtaking scenery, flawed characters, and brilliantly twisted psychology." Gae-Lynn Woods, author of the Cass Elliott Crime Series
Toby Neal, 2013
8
Critical Thinking: Step by Step
All this shows is that the present reasoning for it is unsound. There may be other true or warranted basic reasons which could be relied upon to prove the truth of the conclusion. The Principle of Charity suggests that we look for them.
Robert Cogan, 1998
9
Bank Soundness and Macroeconomic Policy
Behavior of Unsound Banks In analyzing the policy implications of bank unsoundness, it is important to bear in mind the behavioral patterns observed in unsound banks that affect the banking system's interactions with and responses to policy ...
Carl-Johan Lindgren, G. G. Garcia, Matthew I. Saal, 1996
10
A Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibi ... ...
Had without searching; as, unsought honor ; unsought ideas. Locke. UNS6UL, v. t. To deprive of mind or understanding." Shelton. UNSOUND', a. Not sound ; defective ; as, unsound timber. 2. Infirm ; sickly : as, unsound in health ; an unsound ...
Noah Webster, 1832

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNSOUND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unsound is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Larry Sabato: GOP debate selection process at Fox, CNN …
In an op-ed for Politico, Sabato says the selection process based on candidates' standing in national polls is "statistically unsound," and that the Republican ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
2
PDIC files charges vs Bangko Filipino officials for 'unsafe, unsound
MANILA - Twenty former officers and stockholders of the defunct Banco Filipino Mortgage and Savings Bank (Banco Filipino) and its related entities were sued ... «InterAksyon, Jul 15»
3
Unsound sets the bar for future music fests in Toronto
Unsound Festival Toronto Approaching Toronto's now-abandoned Hearn Generating Station, you feel like you've stepped into another part of the world. «blogTO, Jun 15»
4
Ephemera concert pairs scent and sound
But Unsound Toronto, an event being held this weekend as part of Luminato, will ... Toronto is its sole North American destination this year for UnSound, which ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
5
AbbVie Rips 'Unsound' FDA Stand On Biosimilar Labels
Law360, New York (June 4, 2015, 2:54 PM ET) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has violated federal law in several respects by allowing biosimilars to ... «Law360, Jun 15»
6
Unsound reveals no details of 2015 festival
Unsound has been taking place annually since 2003. In the years since, it's become one of the world's most celebrated events for forward-thinking electronic ... «Resident Advisor, May 15»
7
Maldon's 'unsound' Local Development Plan is slammed by inspector
The future of housing in the Maldon District has been thrown into confusion after an inspector found that the plan was unsound. David Vickery, who compiled the ... «Essex Chronicle, May 15»
8
Ministry warns environmentally unsound oil companies, but lets …
The Ministry of Energy has warned oil and gas companies to own up to their responsibilities in the wake of reporting on apparently environmentally unsound ... «Myanmar Times, May 15»
9
'Stubborn and unsound mind', minister slams blogger after azan clip
Controversial blogger Alvin Tan's video ridiculing the call to prayers (azan) is prompted by his unsound mind, MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong told ... «The Malaysian Insider, Apr 15»
10
Unsound Banking: Why Most of the World's Banks Are Headed for …
This brief article will explain why the world's banking system is unsound, and what differentiates a sound from an unsound bank. I suspect not one person in ... «The Market Oracle, Apr 15»

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