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Unhealthily: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhealthily

[ ʌnˈhɛlθɪli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

eating habits

In a way that has a harmful effect on one's health, typically due to poor diet or lifestyle choices.

Synonyms

in an unhealthy manner, poorly, unhealthfully.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unhealthily	When describing the manner in which someone is engaging in habits that are bad for their health. She eats unhealthily, often choosing fast food over nutritious meals. He exercises unhealthily, pushing his body beyond its limits without proper rest.
poorly	Commonly used to describe something that is done in a substandard or ineffective way, which can also refer to health habits, though more generally. He performed poorly on the test because he didn't study. She was feeling poorly after eating too much junk food.
unhealthfully	Similar to 'unhealthily', but slightly less common; also used to describe habits or actions that harm one's health. They have been living unhealthfully, ignoring their need for balanced diets and physical exercise. He eats unhealthfully, with a diet high in sugars and fats.
in an unhealthy manner	Used in more formal writing or speech to indicate an unhealthy way of doing something. He lives in an unhealthy manner, avoiding physical activities and consuming junk food. She manages her stress in an unhealthy manner, turning to smoking and alcohol.

Examples of usage

She was eating unhealthily, consuming fast food on a daily basis.
The doctor advised him to stop smoking and drinking unhealthily.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

general well-being

In a manner that is not conducive to overall health and well-being.

Synonyms

in an unhealthy way, poorly, unhealthfully.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unhealthily	Used when describing habits or ways of living that harm health, often related to diet or lifestyle. He eats unhealthily and never exercises Living unhealthily can lead to serious diseases
unhealthfully	Less commonly used variant of 'unhealthily', meaning the same thing but sounds more formal. They were living unhealthfully due to poor eating habits The child was growing unhealthfully because of a lack of nutrition
poorly	Typically used to describe the quality of an action or condition that is below standard, not specifically related to health. He performed poorly in the exam The house was poorly maintained, leading to many issues
in an unhealthy way	A more formal or descriptive way of indicating something is done in a manner that harms health. Suitable for written English or more serious contexts. She handles stress in an unhealthy way by smoking excessively Fast food, when consumed in an unhealthy way, could result in obesity

Examples of usage

She was living unhealthily, neglecting exercise and proper nutrition.
He knew he had to change his unhealthily sedentary lifestyle.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhealthily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insalubremente

🇮🇳 अस्वस्थ रूप से

🇩🇪 ungesund

🇮🇩 tidak sehat

🇺🇦 нездорово

🇵🇱 niezdrowo

🇯🇵 不健康に

🇫🇷 de manière malsaine

🇪🇸 insalubremente

🇹🇷 sağlıksızca

🇰🇷 건강하지 못하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير صحي

🇨🇿 nezdravě

🇸🇰 nezdravo

🇨🇳 不健康地

🇸🇮 nezdravo

🇮🇸 óheilbrigðilega

🇰🇿 денсаулыққа зиянды түрде

🇬🇪 არაჯანსაღად

🇦🇿 sağlamazsız

🇲🇽 insalubremente

Etymology

The word 'unhealthily' is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'unhealthy'. The base word 'unhealthy' dates back to the early 16th century, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'healthy'. Over time, 'unhealthily' has become commonly used to describe actions or habits that have a detrimental impact on one's health.