Definition of unsound

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • unsound is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • unsound is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • unsound is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of unsound


  • physically unsound or diseased (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an unsound limb
    2. unsound teeth

    Synonyms

    1. bad
    2. unfit
  • containing or based on a fallacy (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an unsound argument

    Synonyms

    1. fallacious
  • suffering from severe mental illness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. of unsound mind

    Synonyms

    1. mentally ill
    2. unstable
  • not in good condition; damaged or decayed (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an unsound foundation
  • not sound financially (adjective)

    Examples

    1. unsound banking practices
  • of e.g. advice (adjective)

See definition of unsound in Merriam Webster