soundness

soundness

noun

Definition of SOUNDNESS

1

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged <the car manufacturer tested the soundness of the new model in various types of collisions>

Synonyms firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness

Related Words dependability, durability, reliability; solidity, solidness; cohesion, toughness

Near Antonyms insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality; weakness

Antonyms insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness

2

the condition of being sound in body <his athletic soundness is open to question since he's been away from the sport for so long>

Synonyms fitness, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness

Related Words fettle, shape; cleanliness, hygiene; hardiness, lustiness, robustiousness, ruggedness, stamina, strength, toughness, vigor, vigorousness, vitality; bloom, flush, flushness; activeness, agility, liveliness, spryness; weal, welfare, well-being

Near Antonyms debility, decrepitude, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, lameness, sickliness, weakness; ailment, condition, disease, disorder, malady, trouble

Antonyms illness, sickness, unhealthiness, unsoundness