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unsound
/ˌʌnˈsaʊnd/
When used to describe an argument or theory, "unsound" is common in formal writing, law, and philosophy to mean that the logic is wrong. In a physical context, it describes things that are dangerous because they are broken or weak, such as old buildings or rotten wood. When referring to mental health, the phrase "unsound of mind" is a specific legal term used to describe someone who cannot make their own decisions.
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🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is managing a chaotic school fundraiser while Eleanor is browsing Facebook.
Eleanor Smith
KAREN THAT HOUSE ON ELM ST IS A STEAL. BUY IT NOW.
Karen Smith
Stop stirring the pot, Eleanor. The foundation is totally unsound.
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Karen uses 'unsound' to describe a structurally unstable building. She also uses the idiom 'stirring the pot', meaning to intentionally provoke or cause trouble/excitement in a situation.