insanitary

[in-san-i-ter-ee]

adjective

1. unsanitary.

insanitary

/ ɪnˈsænɪtərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. not sanitary; dirty or infected

Other Word Forms

• insanitariness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insanitary¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

Those who are given preference currently include the legally homeless, and people living in insanitary or overcrowded housing.

From BBC

The following soups may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, which may result in the product spoiling prematurely, according to FSIS:

From Seattle Times

“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