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unwholesomeness Synonyms

Another word for unwholesomeness

Choosing another word for unwholesomeness depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being detrimental to physical health, sanitary well-being, or soundness.

Usage Example

"The inspector cited the damp, poorly ventilated basement for its general unhealthiness."

Strongest
unhealthiness
insalubrity
Strong
noxiousness
harmfulness
perniciousness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being morally corrupting, decadent, or harmful to character and mental well-being.

Usage Example

"Critics of the novel objected to the perceived depravity of its themes and characters."

Strong
depravity
corruption
impurity
decadence
immorality
sordidness

Opposites of unwholesomeness

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

wholesomeness
healthiness
salubrity
purity
decency
virtue
morality
soundness
See all opposites of unwholesomeness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unwholesomeness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unwholesomeness
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