unwholesome

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Thân thiện

A child avoids the unwholesome snack on the table.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Detrimental to physical health: Describes something that is harmful or not conducive to good physical health, often because it is unclean, contaminated, or nutritionally poor.
   • Detrimental to moral or mental well-being: Describes something that has a harmful, corrupting, or unhealthy influence on one's character, mind, or morals.

Usage and Examples

• Describing food or conditions:

  • The inspector condemned the restaurant for its unwholesome kitchen conditions.
  • A diet high in processed foods is considered unwholesome.

• Describing influences or habits:

  • Parents were concerned about the unwholesome messages in some television programs.
  • Smoking is an unwholesome habit that can lead to serious diseases.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Unwholesome atmosphere/environment": An environment that is morally corrupting or physically unhealthy.

  • The novel depicts the unwholesome atmosphere of the decaying city.

• "Unwholesome fascination/interest": An unhealthy or morbid curiosity about something.

  • He had an unwholesome fascination with tales of violence.

Variants and Related Words

• Unwholesomeness (noun): The state or quality of being unwholesome.
  • The unwholesomeness of the environment was apparent to all.

Synonyms

• Unhealthy: Not good for health; harmful. (A more general synonym)
• Deleterious: Causing harm or damage. (More formal)
• Noxious: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
• Corrupting: Having a damaging or morally degrading effect.

Antonyms

• Wholesome: Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being; morally beneficial.
• Healthful: Beneficial to health of body or mind.
• Salubrious: Health-giving; healthy. (Formal)

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Unwholesome appearance: A look that suggests sickness or poor health.

  • His pale skin and thin frame gave him an unwholesome appearance.

• Morally unwholesome: Specifically describing something that is ethically or spiritually harmful.

  • The cult was accused of promoting morally unwholesome ideas.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. detrimental to physical or moral well-being
   • unwholesome food
   • unwholesome habits like smoking