unhealthy
Americanadjective
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not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
- Synonyms:
- sickly
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symptomatic of or resulting from bad health.
an unhealthy pallor.
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not conducive to good health; unhealthful.
Night air was formerly considered unhealthy.
- Synonyms:
- deleterious, unhygienic
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morally bad, harmful, or contaminating.
unhealthy examples for the young.
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dangerous; risky.
Asking questions in this neighborhood can be unhealthy.
adjective
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characterized by ill-health; sick; unwell
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characteristic of, conducive to, or resulting from ill-health
an unhealthy complexion
an unhealthy atmosphere
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morbid or unwholesome
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informal dangerous; risky
Other Word Forms
- unhealthily adverb
- unhealthiness noun
Etymology
Origin of unhealthy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He is worried that without additional support for people making the transition, society's unhealthy relationship with food means little will change.
From BBC
Worries still abound that deposit-holding institutions will take unhealthy risks if left unchecked.
From Barron's
Pupils will be taught about issues such as consent, the dangers of sharing intimate images, how to identify positive role models and to challenge unhealthy myths about women and relationships.
From BBC
Younger adults are increasingly affected, with unhealthy lifestyle patterns playing a major role.
From Science Daily
We found ourselves talking to our daughters about handling such interactions with self-respect, dignity and empathy—and avoiding their unhealthy opposites.
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