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Unwholesome: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwholesome

 

[ ʌnˈhəʊls(ə)m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Not conducive to good health; unhealthy or harmful.

Synonyms

detrimental, harmful, unhealthy

Examples of usage

  • Avoiding unwholesome processed foods is important for maintaining a balanced diet.
  • The doctor warned against consuming unwholesome snacks high in sugar and saturated fats.
Context #2 | Adjective

environment

Not conducive to moral well-being; morally harmful or corrupting.

Synonyms

corrupting, depraved, immoral

Examples of usage

  • The novel described the unwholesome environment of the criminal underworld.
  • The movie depicted the unwholesome influence of greed and power.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwholesome" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insalubre

🇮🇳 अस्वास्थ्यकर

🇩🇪 ungesund

🇮🇩 tidak sehat

🇺🇦 нездоровий

🇵🇱 niezdrowy

🇯🇵 不健康な (ふけんこうな)

🇫🇷 malsain

🇪🇸 insalubre

🇹🇷 sağlıksız

🇰🇷 불건전한

🇸🇦 غير صحي

🇨🇿 nezdravý

🇸🇰 nezdravý

🇨🇳 不健康的 (bù jiànkāng de)

🇸🇮 nezdrav

🇮🇸 óhollt

🇰🇿 зиянды

🇬🇪 არაჯანსაღი

🇦🇿 sağlamlığa zərərli

🇲🇽 insalubre

Word origin

The word 'unwholesome' dates back to the early 16th century, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'wholesome'. It originally referred to something that was not physically or morally healthy. Over time, the word has been used to describe anything that is harmful, unhealthy, or morally corrupting.

See also: wholesomeness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,706, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.