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wholesome Antonyms

Opposite of wholesome

Because the opposite of wholesome shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Conducive to or promoting moral well-being, decency, and uplifting kindness.

Usage Example

"The novel offers a unwholesome story about community solidarity and friendship across generations."

Strongest
unwholesome
corrupting
Strong
unsavory
sordid
indecent
pernicious

• adjective (Context 2)

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.

Usage Example

"The school cafeteria was redesigned to serve unwholesome, freshly prepared meals every day."

Strongest
unwholesome
unhealthy
Strong
noxious
deleterious
harmful

Similar words to wholesome

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

healthy
healthful
uplifting
nutritious
nourishing
edifying
salubrious
decent
See all synonyms of wholesome

• Nearby Words

wholesale
wholesaler
wholescale
wholesome
wholesomely
wholesomeness
wholewheat

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