unhygienic
adjective
un·hy·gien·ic
ˌən-ˌhī-ˈjē-nik,
-ˈje-
also
-jē-ˈe-nik
: not having or showing good hygiene : not hygienic : unsanitary
squalid, unhygienic conditions
Examples of unhygienic in a Sentence
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There were lots of challenges along the way, including things such as pollution, dangerous working conditions, and cramped, unhygienic cities.
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The Editors, National Review, 18 Mar. 2024
Such vessels often have poor ventilation and unhygienic conditions, the group said, adding that the animals risk being trampled or injured in voyages over rough seas, and the ships rarely have an onboard veterinarian.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
His remarkably unhygienic method prompted many people to comment their hopes that this was just a skit.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
The North Yorkshire, England, resident revealed to SWNS some of the most unhygienic places in and around your home — areas that people should be sure to clean regularly.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2023
These mental health care professional and paramedic teams will target people exhibiting unpredictable or unhygienic behaviors.
—María Ramos Pacheco, Dallas News, 14 Aug. 2023
Proponents say chicken-keeping can fortify local food systems and support a healthy diet, and proper regulations can mitigate adverse health impacts from unhygienic birds.
—Maliya Ellis, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
Obesity is often seen as a moral failing, and those who are heavy are sometimes deemed unhygienic, lazy, or unintelligent.10 These stereotypes could have real consequences for people’s livelihoods without legislative protections.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 8 June 2023
The term is used broadly to refer to unhygienic actions at Japan’s sushi train restaurants, where customers pick dishes from conveyor belts.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 9 June 2023
The Editors, National Review, 18 Mar. 2024
Such vessels often have poor ventilation and unhygienic conditions, the group said, adding that the animals risk being trampled or injured in voyages over rough seas, and the ships rarely have an onboard veterinarian.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
His remarkably unhygienic method prompted many people to comment their hopes that this was just a skit.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
The North Yorkshire, England, resident revealed to SWNS some of the most unhygienic places in and around your home — areas that people should be sure to clean regularly.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2023
These mental health care professional and paramedic teams will target people exhibiting unpredictable or unhygienic behaviors.
—María Ramos Pacheco, Dallas News, 14 Aug. 2023
Proponents say chicken-keeping can fortify local food systems and support a healthy diet, and proper regulations can mitigate adverse health impacts from unhygienic birds.
—Maliya Ellis, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
Obesity is often seen as a moral failing, and those who are heavy are sometimes deemed unhygienic, lazy, or unintelligent.10 These stereotypes could have real consequences for people’s livelihoods without legislative protections.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 8 June 2023
The term is used broadly to refer to unhygienic actions at Japan’s sushi train restaurants, where customers pick dishes from conveyor belts.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 9 June 2023
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unhygienic
adjective
un·hy·gi·en·ic
ˌən-ˌhī-jē-ˈen-ik, -ˈjen-, -ˈjēn-
: not healthful or sanitary
unhygienic conditions
unhygienic habits
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