UNHEALTHY


Meaning of UNHEALTHY in English

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( unhealthier, unhealthiest)

1.

Something that is unhealthy is likely to cause illness or poor health.

Avoid unhealthy foods such as hamburger and chips...

He worked in the notoriously unhealthy environment of a coal mine.

≠ healthy

ADJ

2.

If you are unhealthy , you are not very fit or well.

I’m quite unhealthy really.

...a poorly dressed, unhealthy looking fellow with a poor complexion.

≠ healthy

ADJ

3.

An unhealthy economy or company is financially weak and unsuccessful. ( BUSINESS )

The redundancy of skilled and experienced workers is a terrible waste and a clear sign of an unhealthy economy.

= weak

≠ strong

ADJ

4.

If you describe someone’s behaviour or interests as unhealthy , you do not consider them to be normal and think they may involve mental problems.

Frank has developed what I would term an unhealthy relationship with these people...

MacGregor believes it is unhealthy to lead a life with no interests beyond politics.

≠ healthy

ADJ

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