unsoundly

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌnˈsaʊndli//

KK: /ʌnˈsaʊndli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is not based on good reasoning or is not reliable.

Example

The decision was made unsoundly, leading to many problems later on.

Conversation

I heard you made a decision without consulting anyone.

Yeah, I thought it would be quick, but it was actually unsoundly made.

It’s tough when you have to make choices alone sometimes.

True, next time I’ll definitely get some input first.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unreliably

insecurely

faultily

Antonyms

reliably

securely

soundly

Root Explanation

Unsoundly → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sound" (from Old English "sund", meaning healthy or safe) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "unsoundly" means in a manner that is not healthy or safe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'healthy' ('sound') to remember that 'unsoundly' means acting in a way that is not safe or healthy.

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