Definition for UN-SOUND'

UN-SOUND', a.

  1. Not sound; defective; as, unsound timber.
  2. Infirm; sickly; as, unsound in health; an unsound constitution.
  3. Not orthodox; defective; as, unsound in faith; unsound doctrine. Milner.
  4. Not sound in character; not honest; not faithful; not to be trusted; defective; deceitful. Shak.
  5. Not true; not solid; not real; not substantial; as, unsound pleasures; unsound delights. Spenser.
  6. Not close; not compact; as, unsound cheese. Mortimer.
  7. Not sincere; not faithful; as, unsound love. Gay.
  8. Not solid; not material. Spenser.
  9. Erroneous; wrong; deceitful; sophistical; as, unsound arguments.
  10. Not strong; as, unsound ice.
  11. Not fast; not calm; as, unsound sleep.
  12. Not well established; defective; questionable; as, unsound credit. Hamilton.

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