Definition of Unhealthy
Unhealthy
Un·health·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Not in a state of good physical or mental health.
e.g. The unhealthy air quality in the city made it hard to breathe.
(adjective)
diseased or physically weak, being in poor health, not being in good health;
e.g. He looked pale and unhealthy, as if he was recovering form a severe illness.
(adjective)
somehow wrong, unwholesome, or contaminated, showing a lack of balance or judgement/sense, usually in a way that is harmful to the individual;
e.g. She had an unhealthy attachment to him, by which she felt like she couldn't live without him.
(adjective)
somehow bad or risky, for example posing a threat (risk) or being unsteady (at risk);
e.g. They came up with an unhealthy plan that had a high likelihood of failing.
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