unhealthy
[ uhn-hel-thee ]
/ ʌnˈhɛl θi /
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adjective, un·health·i·er, un·health·i·est.
not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
symptomatic of or resulting from bad health: an unhealthy pallor.
not conducive to good health; unhealthful: Night air was formerly considered unhealthy.
morally bad, harmful, or contaminating: unhealthy examples for the young.
dangerous; risky: Asking questions in this neighborhood can be unhealthy.
OTHER WORDS FOR unhealthy
1 sickly.
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OTHER WORDS FROM unhealthy
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British Dictionary definitions for unhealthy
unhealthy
/ (ʌnˈhɛlθɪ) /
adjective -healthier or -healthiest
characterized by ill-health; sick; unwell
characteristic of, conducive to, or resulting from ill-healthan unhealthy complexion; an unhealthy atmosphere
morbid or unwholesome
informal dangerous; risky
Derived forms of unhealthy
unhealthily, adverbunhealthiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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