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unwholesome
[ uhn-hohl-suhm ]
adjective
- not wholesome; unhealthful; deleterious to health or physical or moral well-being:
unwholesome food; unwholesome activities.
Synonyms: , ,
- not sound in health; unhealthy, especially in appearance; suggestive of disease:
an unwholesome pallor.
unwholesome
/ ʌˈəʊə /
adjective
- detrimental to physical or mental health
an unwholesome climate
- morally harmful or depraved
unwholesome practices
- indicative of illness, esp in appearance
- (esp of food) of inferior quality
Derived Forms
- ܲˈɳDZdz, adverb
- ܲˈɳDZdzԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ɳDZsdz· adverb
- ܲ·ɳDZsdz·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unwholesome1
Example Sentences
“Show me these unwholesome treats he hides in his bed, Nanny Pratt,” she said grandly.
"A side that makes the movie feel creepy and subtly unwholesome."
In unguarded moments over a 33-month tenure, he suggested that liberals were un-American and that the popular Beach Boys rock band was unwholesome.
They became so close that Juliet’s parents viewed the companionship as bordering on “unwholesome.”
A few times he's interacted online with fans besotted with Joe's unwholesome romantic front by reminding them that they're 'shipping a psychopath.
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