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

The castle may have been demolished because it was structurally unsound or damaged in enemy attacks.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

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

Although swidden does permit the forest to regrow, it is wildly inefficient and environmentally unsound.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann