Unhealthiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhealthiest

 

[ ʌnˈhɛlθiˌɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

health assessment

'Unhealthiest' is the superlative form of 'unhealthy,' indicating something that is the most harmful to health or well-being. It is often used to describe foods, habits, or environments that pose the greatest risk to physical or mental health. The term can apply to diets, lifestyles, or practices that lead to diseases or negative health outcomes. In public health discussions, identifying 'unhealthiest' options can help guide better choices.

Examples of usage

Translations

Translations of the word "unhealthiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais não saudável

🇮🇳 सबसे अस्वास्थ्यकर

🇩🇪 ungesundeste

🇮🇩 paling tidak sehat

🇺🇦 найнебезпечніший для здоров'я

🇵🇱 najzdrowszy

🇯🇵 最も不健康な

🇫🇷 le plus malsain

🇪🇸 el más poco saludable

🇹🇷 en sağlıksız

🇰🇷 가장 건강하지 않은

🇸🇦 الأكثر ضررًا للصحة

🇨🇿 nejzdravější

🇸🇰 najzdravší

🇨🇳 最不健康的

🇸🇮 najmanj zdrav

🇮🇸 óhollasta

🇰🇿 ең зиянды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე არაჯანსაღი

🇦🇿 ən qeyri-sağlam

🇲🇽 el más poco saludable

Word origin

The term 'unhealthiest' is derived from the word 'unhealthy,' which first appeared in the early 19th century. 'Unhealthy' is a combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not,' and 'healthy,' originating from the Old English word 'hael,' which means 'whole' or 'sound.' As the awareness of health and nutrition grew, particularly in the 20th century, the superlative form 'unhealthiest' emerged to compare multiple states of health. Medical literature and public health campaigns have adopted this term while evaluating dietary and lifestyle choices, highlighting the evolving language surrounding health and wellness issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,014, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.