of sound mind

[uhv sound mahynd] / əv ˈsaʊnd ˈmaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

compos mentis

Synonyms

WEAK

all there balanced lucid mentally sound rational sound stable well-balanced

ADJECTIVE

sane

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced fair-minded healthy intelligent levelheaded logical lucid normal prudent rational sensible sober wise

WEAK

all there both oars in water commonsensical compos mentis discerning fit having all marbles in one's right mind judicious moderate oriented playing with full deck right right-minded sagacious sage sapient self-possessed sound steady together well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

foolish irrational stupid unbalanced unintelligent unrealistic unreasonable unwise

WEAK

crazy insane unsound unstable

Example Sentences

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If your friend’s mother has signed legal documents, she must have been of sound mind at the time and done so without undue influence.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

If he does not already have a healthcare proxy or healthcare power of attorney, and your brother is not of sound mind, the courts will appoint one for him.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Reiner’s ability to check into a hotel and travel across Los Angeles where he was seen at a gas station and ultimately arrested isn’t necessarily a sign that he was of sound mind, Faerstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

In 2016, Michael sent a cease-and-desist letter to Saks’s management explaining that his mother wasn’t of sound mind and that Kwatra was abusing his position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Before Sandy’s even talked to him to see if he’s of sound mind.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

of sound mind

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