as in illness
the condition of not being in good health
the overall unsoundness of her health in her last years greatly limited what she could do
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Recent Examples of unsoundness
Based on Alaïa Jade’s public reputation and the structural unsoundness of the bell tower, Smullen thinks an accidental death is likely.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
In 2015, 66 trees were removed by city crews because of poor health or unsoundness.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 5 May 2017
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes near the Oroville Dam, because of the threat of imminent flooding due to structural unsoundness.
—Mercury News Readers, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2017
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
In 2015, 66 trees were removed by city crews because of poor health or unsoundness.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 5 May 2017
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes near the Oroville Dam, because of the threat of imminent flooding due to structural unsoundness.
—Mercury News Readers, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsoundness
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Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with infected rodents and can lead to severe respiratory illness, though cases remain rare, according to the WHO.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is caused by a virus that can result in serious illness and death in birds and mammals.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Cruise ship sickness Around 1,700 passengers are being held on a cruise ship after reports of an illness, but it’s not linked to the hantavirus outbreak, French authorities said.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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This was accompanied by sickness, bloating and diarrhea.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Unsoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsoundness. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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