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unhealthy
[uhn-hel-thee]
adjective
not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
Synonyms:symptomatic of or resulting from bad health.
an unhealthy pallor.
not conducive to good health; unhealthful.
Night air was formerly considered unhealthy.
Synonyms: ,morally bad, harmful, or contaminating.
unhealthy examples for the young.
dangerous; risky.
Asking questions in this neighborhood can be unhealthy.
unhealthy
/ ʌˈɛθɪ /
adjective
characterized by ill-health; sick; unwell
characteristic of, conducive to, or resulting from ill-health
an unhealthy complexion
an unhealthy atmosphere
morbid or unwholesome
informaldangerous; risky
Other Word Forms
- unhealthily adverb
- unhealthiness noun
- ܲˈٳԱ noun
- ܲˈٳ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of unhealthy1
Example Sentences
TikTok said it continued to restrict videos and blocked the search as it became linked to unhealthy weight loss content.
He said that the boy's parents believe "and in my judgment with reason" that their son has "at very least peripheral involvement with gang culture and has exhibited an unhealthy interest in knives".
Dr Jibin He says UPF as a term is not a helpful indicator of whether something is healthy or unhealthy, as the concept, and how it is explained to the public, is flawed.
An annual report from the American Lung Assn. showed that Los Angeles has improved its air quality but still deserves its reputation for unhealthy air.
Scotland's largest teachers' union has described the workload in schools as "unfair, unhealthy and unsustainable".
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