unhealthful
Americanadjective
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Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom jointly declared a state of emergency Saturday because of the unhealthful air quality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
One reason we bicycle for a few hours most days is to break from unhealthful routines of mind and body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
And negative self-talk isn't good for mothers, either; it is associated with lower motivation and unhealthful eating.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024
After the salt flats became a source of unhealthful dust pollution, the city was ordered to control the problem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2024
He seems to be leading an unhealthful life, part of the “young painters’ Bohemia.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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