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insanitary

American  
[in-san-i-ter-ee] / ɪnˈsæn ɪˌtɛr i /

adjective

  1. unsanitary.


insanitary British  
/ ɪnˈsænɪtərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

  1. not sanitary; dirty or infected

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Other Word Forms

  • insanitariness noun

Etymology

Origin of insanitary

First recorded in 1870–75; in- 3 + sanitary

Example Sentences

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The product “appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated,” the FDA wrote in its announcement.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2025

A subsequent inspection of the company’s facility by the Food and Drug Administration uncovered listeria in two locations as well as other insanitary conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Family Dollar faced one misdemeanor count of causing FDA-regulated products to become adulterated while being held under insanitary conditions at the facility, the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

“We knew that ceasing plant operations would create supply problems but we had no choice given the insanitary conditions,” Califf said in opening testimony.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2022

They lived in the same one-roomed hut with their families, few chickens, litter of pigs, or with a cow possibly called Crumbocke—most dreadful and insanitary!

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White