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
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.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
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
In 2015, 66 trees were removed by city crews because of poor health or unsoundness.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 5 May 2017
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
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
In 2015, 66 trees were removed by city crews because of poor health or unsoundness.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 5 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsoundness
Noun
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Wear masks: All of these respiratory illnesses can be spread through airborne viruses or bacteria particles.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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It is increasingly recognised that many neurodivergent people are experiencing greater levels of chronic illness, which may have been exacerbated by / precipitated by the Covid-19 outbreak.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The plan lists a slew of excused absences, including sickness among students, major illness in the student’s immediate family, and doctor’s appointments.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Medical coverage $75,000 in emergency accident and sickness coverage $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage $750 in emergency dental treatment coverage Pre-existing conditions No coverage for pre-existing conditions within 60 days of your policy’s start date.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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“Unsoundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsoundness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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