unsound

Example Sentences

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She’s right about that, but this manual included some unsound science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

In a brief filed to the court, he called the firm's arguments "meritless and unsound."

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

Then, following the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, the Wadsworth Hospital building was judged seismically unsound and demolished.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

The judge pointed out that there was no evidence to support that theory, and he faulted the prosecutors for legally unsound charges, like alleging assault while making claims about actions merely being negligent.

From Slate • May 9, 2024

When Bill told Francis that an idea was unsound or would lead nowhere, Francis could be sure that professional jealousy was not involved.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson