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insanitary

/ˌɪnˈsæn.əˌtɛr.i/
in · san · i · tar · y
Adverb:insanitarily
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• adjective

1

British So dirty, contaminated, or lacking in hygiene as to be a danger to physical health.

Example

"The public health inspector ordered the restaurant to close immediately due to insanitary conditions in the kitchen."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Insanitary" and "unsanitary" are synonymous, though "insanitary" is preferred in British English while "unsanitary" is standard in American English.

• Rhymes for insanitary

• Nearby Words

insane
insanely
insaneness
insanitary
insanity
insatiable
insatiably

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the Latin-derived prefix "in-" (meaning "not") with "sanitary," which ultimately stems from the Latin noun "sanitas" (meaning "health").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insanitary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insanitary
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