Unsoundness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌən-ˈsau̇n(d)-nəs/ un·sound·ness

Meaning & Definition of Unsoundness

Unsoundness (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being unsound
  2. something (such as a disease, injury, or defect) that causes one to be unsound

Unsoundness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the condition of not being in good health

    "the overall unsoundness of her health in her last years greatly limited what she could do"

    similar: illness, indisposition, sickness, unhealthiness
    related: malaise, sickishness, affliction, ailment, condition, disease, disorder, dysfunction, malady, trouble, upset, debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, invalidism, invalidity, lameness, sickliness, weakliness, weakness, hypochondria
    opposite: health, healthiness, soundness, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness
    near: comeback, convalescence, healing, mending, rally, recovery, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation, snapback, fettle, fitness, shape, hardiness, heartiness, lustiness, robustness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality, bloom, flush, flushness, weal, welfare, well-being

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unsoundness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unsoundness:

illness, indisposition, sickness, unhealthiness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unsoundness

Words with the opposite meaning of Unsoundness:

health, healthiness, soundness, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness

Related Words for Unsoundness

malaise, sickishness, affliction, ailment, condition, disease, disorder, dysfunction, malady, trouble, upset, debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, invalidism, invalidity, lameness, sickliness, weakliness, weakness, hypochondria

Near Antonyms of Unsoundness

comeback, convalescence, healing, mending, rally, recovery, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation, snapback, fettle, fitness, shape, hardiness, heartiness, lustiness, robustness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality, bloom, flush, flushness, weal, welfare, well-being

Origin & Etymology of Unsoundness

First known use: 1586

Frequently Asked Questions about Unsoundness

What does "Unsoundness" mean?

"Unsoundness" means the quality or state of being unsound. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being unsound.

What is another word for "Unsoundness"?

Other words for "Unsoundness" include illness, indisposition, sickness and unhealthiness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unsoundness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unsoundness"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unsoundness". Common alternatives include illness, indisposition, sickness and unhealthiness.

What is the opposite of "Unsoundness"?

Antonyms of "Unsoundness" include health, healthiness, soundness, wellness, wholeness and wholesomeness. Near antonyms include comeback, convalescence, healing and mending.

How do you use "Unsoundness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unsoundness" in a sentence: "the overall unsoundness of her health in her last years greatly limited what she could do".

Is "Unsoundness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unsoundness" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Unsoundness"?

"Unsoundness" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈsau̇n(d)-nəs/ and divided into syllables as un·sound·ness.

What is the origin of the word "Unsoundness"?

First known use: 1586.