Synonyms of unsoundness

unsoundness

noun

ˌən-ˈsau̇n(d)-nəs 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illness
• sickness
• disorder
• ailment
• indisposition
• unhealthiness
• disease
• dysfunction
• condition
• trouble
• weakness
• malady
• feebleness
• invalidity
• invalidism
• malaise
• lameness
• debility
• infirmity
• decrepitude
• upset
• sickliness
• sickishness
• hypochondria
• frailness
• affliction
• weakliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soundness
• health
• rehabilitation
• wellness
• wholesomeness
• wholeness
• recovery
• healthiness
• healing
• convalescence
• recuperation
• strength
• fitness
• rehab
• mending
• shape
• vigor
• vitality
• rally
• comeback
• toughness
• robustness
• hardiness
• stamina
• ruggedness
• welfare
• heartiness
• fettle
• snapback
• lustiness
• well-being
• bloom
• flush
• weal
• vigorousness
• flushness

Example Sentences

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. — 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