unwholesome
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adjective \-ˈhōl-səm\Definition of UNWHOLESOME
1
: detrimental to physical, mental, or moral well-being : unhealthy <unwholesome food> <unwholesome pastimes>
2
a : corrupt, unsound <shady unwholesome dealings> b : offensive to the senses : loathsome <the unwholesome stench>
— un·whole·some·ly adverb
See Examples of UNWHOLESOME
- He has an unwholesome fascination with death.
- <health inspectors shut down several food stands that were using tainted and unwholesome meat>
First Known Use of UNWHOLESOME
13th century
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- Synonyms
- insalubrious, noisome, noxious, sickly, unhealthful, unhealthy
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