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unhealthiness Synonyms

Another word for unhealthiness

Choosing another word for unhealthiness depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or condition of being in poor physical or mental health.

Usage Example

"Years of chronic stress and lack of sleep contributed to his general ill health."

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ill health
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sickness
unwellness
infirmity
frailty

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being harmful or detrimental to physical, mental, or moral well-being.

Usage Example

"Nutritionists frequently warn the public about the unwholesomeness of heavily processed foods."

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unwholesomeness
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harmfulness
insalubrity
toxicity

Opposites of unhealthiness

The opposite of unhealthiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

healthiness
wholesomeness
healthfulness
health
wellness
salubrity
fitness
vitality
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unhealthiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unhealthiness
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