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Unhygienic: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhygienic

 

[ ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

health conditions

Unhygienic refers to conditions or practices that are not clean or sanitary, leading to the potential spread of diseases. It is often used to describe environments, food handling, or personal habits that lack cleanliness. Such circumstances may pose health risks, as they can harbor bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Maintaining a hygienic environment is crucial for public health and safety, as it helps prevent the transmission of infections.

Synonyms

contaminated, dirty, filthy, polluted, unsanitary

Examples of usage

  • Eating in unhygienic conditions can cause food poisoning.
  • The unhygienic bathroom made guests uncomfortable.
  • Unhygienic practices in healthcare can lead to infections.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhygienic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não higiênico

🇮🇳 अस्वच्छ

🇩🇪 unhygienisch

🇮🇩 tidak higienis

🇺🇦 негігієнічний

🇵🇱 niewłaściwy pod względem higieny

🇯🇵 不衛生な

🇫🇷 non hygiénique

🇪🇸 no higiénico

🇹🇷 hijyenik olmayan

🇰🇷 비위생적인

🇸🇦 غير صحي

🇨🇿 nehygienický

🇸🇰 nehygienický

🇨🇳 不卫生的

🇸🇮 nehigieničen

🇮🇸 óhrein

🇰🇿 гигиеналық емес

🇬🇪 არაჰიგიენური

🇦🇿 higiyenik olmayan

🇲🇽 no higiénico

Etymology

The term 'unhygienic' stems from the word 'hygiene', which has its roots in the Greek word 'hygieia', the goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation, indicating the absence of hygiene. The concept of hygiene emerged significantly during the 19th century as public health movements began to advocate for cleanliness and sanitation to combat infectious diseases. As industrialization progressed, the need for hygiene in urban settings became more pronounced, leading to the introduction of various health regulations and standards. The term has since evolved to encompass a broad range of practices pertaining to cleanliness and health in both personal and communal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,514 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.