unsound

UK
/ʌnˈsaʊnd/
US
/ʌnˈsaʊnd/

Translations

unsoundadjective
more unsound
Comp.
most unsound
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈsaʊnd/
US
/ʌnˈsaʊnd/
non fondéSe dit d’un raisonnement, d’un argument ou d’une idée.
The argument presented in the debate was unsound and failed to convince the judges.
L’argument présenté dans le débat était non fondé et n’a pas convaincu les juges.
défectueuxS’emploie pour un objet, une structure ou un élément en mauvais état ou peu sûr.
The bridge was deemed unsound and was closed to traffic until repairs could be made.
Le pont a été jugé défectueux et a été fermé à la circulation jusqu’à ce que des réparations puissent être effectuées.
insolvableDans le domaine financier, pour une entreprise ou un placement.
The investment was unsound, and the firm collapsed within a year.
L’investissement était insolvable, et l’entreprise s’est effondrée en un an.
Additional translations
aliénéSurtout en contexte juridique ou médical, pour une personne d’esprit non sain.
unsoundverb
unsounded
Past Simple
unsounded
Past Participle
unsounding
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈsaʊnd/
US
/ʌnˈsaʊnd/
Rare, chiefly archaic: to impair the soundness of something; to make or declare unsound.
altérerRendre moins solide, détériorer la structure ou l’intégrité de quelque chose.
Continuous moisture eventually unsounded the rafters.
L’humidité continue a fini par altérer les chevrons.

Definitions

unsoundadjective
Not based on reliable or valid reasoning; flawed or illogical.
The argument presented in the debate was unsound and failed to convince the judges.
In poor condition or not safe; unstable or likely to fail.
The bridge was deemed unsound and was closed to traffic until repairs could be made.
Mentally unstable or not in a healthy state of mind.
His unsound mind led him to make irrational decisions that worried his family.
Not financially secure, reliable, or solvent.
The investment was unsound, and the firm collapsed within a year.
unsoundverb
To impair the soundness or integrity of; to make unsound.
Continuous moisture eventually unsounded the rafters.