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unhealthy
[ uhn-hel-thee ]
adjective
- not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
Synonyms:
- symptomatic of or resulting from bad health:
an unhealthy pallor.
- not conducive to good health; unhealthful:
Night air was formerly considered unhealthy.
Synonyms: ,
- morally bad, harmful, or contaminating:
unhealthy examples for the young.
- dangerous; risky:
Asking questions in this neighborhood can be unhealthy.
unhealthy
/ ʌˈɛθɪ /
adjective
- characterized by ill-health; sick; unwell
- characteristic of, conducive to, or resulting from ill-health
an unhealthy complexion
an unhealthy atmosphere
- morbid or unwholesome
- informal.dangerous; risky
Derived Forms
- ܲˈٳԱ, noun
- ܲˈٳ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ٳi· adverb
- ܲ·ٳi·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unhealthy1
Example Sentences
He said there had been a "little bit of sarcasm" in his president's response, which he believed was "unhealthy".
There were pairs of jeans I bought 10 years ago when I was unhealthy that didn’t fit me anymore.
It follows criticism by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate, who said he feared young men were "falling into unhealthy alternatives like gaming".
Ye later said that he was willing to go to "war" with his ex-wife and in-laws, accusing them of raising his children in an unhealthy environment.
Supermarkets will be banned from displaying unhealthy snacks near tills or on their website homepages from next year after the Welsh government narrowly approved obesity-tackling plans.
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