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Definition of unsanitary

unsanitary

/ˌʌnˈsænəˌtɛri/
un · san · i · tar · y
Adverb:unsanitarily
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unsanitary Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

So dirty, contaminated, or unhygienic as to be a danger to physical health.

Example

"Health inspectors shut down the restaurant after discovering unsanitary conditions in the kitchen."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Unsanitary" is the preferred form in American English, whereas "insanitary" is more commonly used in British English.

• Rhymes for unsanitary

• Nearby Words

unsalted
unsalvageable
unsanctioned
unsanitary
unsated
unsatiated
unsatisfactorily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century by adding the prefix un- to sanitary, which derives from the Latin sanitas, meaning "health."

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