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unhealthy Antonyms
Opposite of unhealthy
Because the opposite of unhealthy shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Harmful to physical or mental well-being; not conducive to good health.
Usage Example
"Consuming excessive amounts of processed sugar is part of an healthy diet."
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healthy
healthful
wholesome
Strong
beneficial
nutritious
salubrious
salutary
• adjective (Context 2)
Not having or showing good health; suffering from or indicative of illness or poor physical condition.
Usage Example
"The neglected houseplant had pale, healthy leaves that drooped toward the floor."
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healthy
well
fit
Strong
robust
vigorous
hale
sound
thriving
• adjective (Context 3)
Morally, socially, or psychologically harmful, abnormal, or undesirable.
Usage Example
"Critics argued that the merger would create an healthy monopoly in the telecommunications sector."
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healthy
constructive
wholesome
Strong
positive
balanced
normal
Similar words to unhealthy
Words similar to unhealthy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
unwholesome
unwell
sickly
toxic
ill
ailing
dysfunctional
harmful
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unhealthy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unhealthy