UNWHOLESOME


Meaning of UNWHOLESOME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈhōl-səm ]

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

• un·whole·some·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.