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unsoundness

7.7

A part of something that is damaged and not safe to use

noun
/ʌnˈsaʊndnəs/

: inestabilidad

The unsoundness of the bridge was revealed during the safety inspection.

Examples

Prolonged moisture can contribute to the unsoundness of wooden structures.
The building's unsoundness was evident after the earthquake.
Doctors found unsoundness in the horse's leg, making it unfit for racing.
Many engineers reported the unsoundness of the bridge.
The unsoundness of the building was confirmed by multiple engineers after the storm damaged its structure.
During the inspection, the unsoundness of the old dam raised serious concerns about its stability.
The assessment revealed a significant unsoundness in the foundations, necessitating immediate repairs.

Antonyms

soundness

1 4.6

Being whole and in good condition

Compounds

mental unsoundness

Formal

8.5

A state where a person's mind is not working well and they cannot think or act normally

How Sound

integrity

132 4.4

soundness

1 4.6

unsoundness

7.7

disrepair

13 5.9

to damage

885 1.4

to ruin

55 3.5

Surface Forms

unsoundness singular

unsoundnesses plural

Morphology

unsoundness = unsound (transparent) = un + sound + ness

The noun is a straightforward nominalization of 'unsound' referring to structural or physical lack of soundness.

Etymology

Unsoundness comes from the parts un- meaning 'not' and sound meaning 'solid' or 'safe'. Like a building with rotten beams, if something has unsoundness it is damaged and not safe or strong.