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insalubrious

adjective
in·sa·lu·bri·ous | \ˌin-sə-ˈlü-brē-əs \

Definition of insalubrious 

: not conducive to health : unwholesome an insalubrious climate

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Other Words from insalubrious

insalubrity \ˌin-sə-ˈlü-brə-tē \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for insalubrious

Synonyms

noisome, noxious, sickly, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Antonyms

healthful, healthy

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Examples of insalubrious in a Sentence

after inhaling the insalubrious city smog for a month, I was happy to once again breathe in the fresh air of the country

First Known Use of insalubrious

1615, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for insalubrious

Latin insalubris, from in- + salubris healthful — more at safe

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in saecula saeculorum

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insalutary

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ins and outs

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The first known use of insalubrious was in 1615

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insalubrious

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English Language Learners Definition of insalubrious

: not clean or healthy

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insalubrious

adjective
in·sa·lu·bri·ous | \ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlü-brē-əs \

Medical Definition of insalubrious 

: not conducive to health : not wholesome an insalubrious climate

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