adj.
Pronunciation: - ' h ō l-s ə m
Function: adjective
Date: 13th century
1 : detrimental to physical, mental, or moral well-being : UNHEALTHY < unwholesome food> < unwholesome pastimes>
2 a : CORRUPT , UNSOUND <shady unwholesome dealings> b : offensive to the senses : LOATHSOME <the unwholesome stench>
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