Definition of Unhealthy
Unhealthy
un·healthy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
not promoting good health, or harmful to the health;
e.g. It is okay to eat unhealthy foods occasionally and in moderate amounts.
(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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