Unhealthier: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhealthier
[ ʌnˈhɛlθiər ]
health comparison
The term 'unhealthier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'unhealthy', which describes something that is inferior in health quality. It typically refers to food, lifestyles, or habits that are less beneficial to one's health compared to other alternatives. This term can be applied to various contexts, including diet, environment, and personal choices, indicating a negative impact on well-being.
Synonyms
inferior, less healthy, more unhealthy.
Examples of usage
- Fast food is often considered unhealthier than home-cooked meals.
- Smoking is unhealthier than occasional drinking.
- A sedentary lifestyle is generally unhealthier than being active.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhealthier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos saudável
🇮🇳 कम स्वास्थ्यवर्धक
🇩🇪 ungesünder
🇮🇩 lebih tidak sehat
🇺🇦 менш здоровий
🇵🇱 mniej zdrowy
🇯🇵 不健康な
🇫🇷 moins sain
🇪🇸 menos saludable
🇹🇷 daha sağlıksız
🇰🇷 덜 건강한
🇸🇦 أقل صحة
🇨🇿 méně zdravý
🇸🇰 mene zdravý
🇨🇳 不健康的
🇸🇮 manj zdrav
🇮🇸 minna heilbrigt
🇰🇿 азаматтығы төмен
🇬🇪 უფლება ნაკლებად ჯანმრთელი
🇦🇿 daha az sağlam
🇲🇽 menos saludable
Etymology
The word 'unhealthy' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', and the root word 'healthy', which originates from the Old English 'hael', meaning 'whole' or 'sound'. The comparative form 'unhealthier' combines these elements to indicate a greater degree of unhealthiness when compared to a baseline of health. The concept of health has evolved over time, influenced by changes in lifestyle, diet, and medical knowledge. As public awareness of the impacts of lifestyle choices on health has grown, the usage of 'unhealthy' and its comparative form has become more prevalent, especially in discussions about nutrition and wellness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,827, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.