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unhealthy

adjective

Not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
NH
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌnˈhɛl.θi

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adjective

  1. Not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

    “Unhealthy ulcers”

adjective

  1. Detrimental to health

adjective

  1. Not conducive to good health

    “An unhealthy diet of fast foods”

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Example Sentences

Unhealthy ulcers
An unhealthy diet of fast foods
An unhealthy climate

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