unhealthy
/ʌn'helθi/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not conducive to good health; harmful to physical well-being: Describes something that is likely to cause illness or poor physical condition.
- Not in a state of good health; sickly: Describes a person, animal, or plant that appears ill or is not physically sound.
- (Figurative) Morally or psychologically harmful or abnormal: Describes conditions, relationships, or attitudes considered damaging to mental or emotional well-being.
Usage and Examples
- Describing harmful conditions or habits:
- The doctor warned that an unhealthy diet high in sugar could lead to diabetes.
- Living in damp, moldy conditions is unhealthy for the lungs.
- Describing a sickly appearance or state:
- The plant looked unhealthy, with yellowing leaves and weak stems.
- He had a pale and unhealthy complexion after being ill for weeks.
- Describing harmful non-physical situations:
- She finally left the unhealthy relationship that was causing her so much stress.
- The company was known for its unhealthy competitive culture where employees were pitted against each other.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "unhealthy obsession/fascination": An excessive and damaging preoccupation with something.
- He developed an unhealthy obsession with checking social media, which affected his sleep.
- "unhealthy silence/atmosphere": A silence or general feeling that is oppressive, tense, or indicative of underlying problems.
- An unhealthy silence fell over the room after the angry outburst.
Variants and Related Words
- Unhealthily (adverb): In a manner that is not healthy.
- He was unhealthily thin.
- Unhealthiness (noun): The state or quality of being unhealthy.
- The unhealthiness of the city's air quality is a major concern.
Synonyms
- Harmful: Causing or likely to cause harm.
- Deleterious: Causing harm or damage (more formal).
- Unwholesome: Not conducive to moral or physical well-being.
- Sickly: Often ill; appearing weak and unhealthy.
Antonyms
- Healthy: In good health; conducive to good health.
- Wholesome: Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
- Salubrious: Health-giving; healthy (often used for places or climates).
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Unhealthy lifestyle: A way of living that increases the risk of serious disease.
- Unhealthy habits: Regular practices that are bad for one's health, like smoking.
- Unhealthy environment: Surroundings that are physically or psychologically damaging.
Adjective
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not conducive to good health
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an unhealthy diet of fast foods
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an unhealthy climate
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detrimental to health
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not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
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unhealthy ulcers
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