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unwholesome
[ uhn-hohl-suhm ]
/ ʌnˈhoʊl səm /
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adjective
not wholesome; unhealthful; deleterious to health or physical or moral well-being: unwholesome food; unwholesome activities.
not sound in health; unhealthy, especially in appearance; suggestive of disease: an unwholesome pallor.
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OTHER WORDS FROM unwholesome
un·whole·some·ly, adverbun·whole·some·ness, nounWords nearby unwholesome
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British Dictionary definitions for unwholesome
unwholesome
/ (ʌnˈhəʊlsəm) /
adjective
detrimental to physical or mental healthan unwholesome climate
morally harmful or depravedunwholesome practices
indicative of illness, esp in appearance
(esp of food) of inferior quality
Derived forms of unwholesome
unwholesomely, adverbunwholesomeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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