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insalubrious

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

Definition of insalubrious

  1. :  not conducive to health :  unwholesome an insalubrious climate

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

Origin and Etymology of insalubrious

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

insalubrious Synonyms

Synonyms
unhealthy, noisome, noxious, sickly, unhealthful, unwholesome
Antonyms
healthful, healthy
Related Words
germy, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary; nonnutritious; poisonous, toxic; fatal, lethal, mortal
Near Antonyms
hygienic, sanitary; nutritious

INSALUBRIOUS Defined for English Language Learners

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adjective

Definition of insalubrious for English Language Learners

  • : not clean or healthy

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insalubrious

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

Medical Definition of insalubrious

  1. :  not conducive to health :  not wholesome an insalubrious climate

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