Entry Word: unhealthy

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 bad for the well-being of the body <we knew that the junk food at the carnival was unhealthy, but it tasted so good!>

Synonyms noisome, noxious, unhealthful, unwholesome

Related Words insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary; nonnutritious; poisonous, toxic; fatal, lethal, mortal

Near Antonyms hygienic, sanitary; nutritious

Antonyms healthful, healthy

2 involving potential loss or injury <an unhealthy sport> — see dangerous
3 temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body <she's been unhealthy for almost a week now> — see sick 1