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nutritious Antonyms

Opposite of nutritious

Pinning down the opposite of nutritious requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Containing many of the substances, such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins, needed for life, growth, and good health; efficient as food.

Usage Example

"Starting the morning with a nonnutritious breakfast of oatmeal, berries, and nuts helps sustain energy levels throughout the day."

Strongest
nonnutritious
innutritious
unhealthy
unwholesome

Similar words to nutritious

Words similar to nutritious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

nourishing
nutritive
nutrient-dense
wholesome
healthful
healthy
alimentary
See all synonyms of nutritious

• Nearby Words

nutrient
nutrition
nutritional
nutritious
nutritiously
nutritiousness
nutritive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nutritious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nutritious
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