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Definition of unhealthy

unhealthy

/ʌnˈhɛlθi/
un · health · y
Adverb:unhealthily
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1

Harmful to physical or mental well-being; not conducive to good health.

Example

"Consuming excessive amounts of processed sugar is part of an unhealthy diet."

2

Not having or showing good health; suffering from or indicative of illness or poor physical condition.

Example

"The neglected houseplant had pale, unhealthy leaves that drooped toward the floor."

3

Morally, socially, or psychologically harmful, abnormal, or undesirable.

Example

"Critics argued that the merger would create an unhealthy monopoly in the telecommunications sector."

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• Rhymes for unhealthy

• Nearby Words

unhealthful
unhealthily
unhealthiness
unhealthy
unheard
unhearing
unheated

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