Unwholesomely: meaning, definitions and examples
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unwholesomely
[ ʌnˈhoʊlsəmli ]
being unhealthy or harmful
In a manner that is detrimental to one's health or well-being. This adverb is commonly used to describe actions or behaviors that are not conducive to good health.
Synonyms
detrimentally, harmfully, unhealthily.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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unwholesomely |
Similar to the first instance, used to describe something that negatively affects health or well-being, often extending to moral or cultural dimensions.
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unhealthily |
Most often used to describe habits, lifestyles, diets, or environments that are known to be bad for physical health.
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harmfully |
Used when describing actions or substances that directly cause damage or negative consequences, often with a focus on physical harm.
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detrimentally |
Typically describes actions or conditions that cause harm or damage, often used in formal contexts and specific scenarios like environmental, financial, or social harm.
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Examples of usage
- She ate unwholesomely, consuming only junk food and sugary drinks.
- He lived unwholesomely, never exercising and smoking heavily.
lacking in moral or ethical standards
In a manner that is morally or ethically questionable. This adverb is often used to describe actions or behaviors that go against societal norms.
Synonyms
immorally, questionably, unethically.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unwholesomely |
When something is unhealthy or harmful in a physical or moral sense.
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immorally |
Describing actions that go against societal moral standards, often implying a strong ethical violation.
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unethically |
When someone's behavior or actions do not conform to accepted standards within a professional or personal context.
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questionably |
Used when something is doubtful or suspicious, but not necessarily against moral standards.
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Examples of usage
- The company conducted its business unwholesomely, engaging in corrupt practices.
- She behaved unwholesomely, lying and cheating to get ahead.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwholesomely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira insalubre
🇮🇳 अस्वास्थ्यकर रूप से
🇩🇪 ungesund
🇮🇩 secara tidak sehat
🇺🇦 нездорово
🇵🇱 niezdrowo
🇯🇵 不健康に
🇫🇷 de manière malsaine
🇪🇸 de manera insalubre
🇹🇷 sağlıksız bir şekilde
🇰🇷 건강하지 않게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير صحي
🇨🇿 nezdravě
🇸🇰 nezdravo
🇨🇳 不健康地
🇸🇮 nezdravo
🇮🇸 óheilbrigður
🇰🇿 денсаулыққа зиянды түрде
🇬🇪 არაჯანსაღად
🇦🇿 sağlam olmayan şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera insalubre
Etymology
The word 'unwholesomely' is derived from the adjective 'unwholesome,' which dates back to the 16th century. The term 'wholesome' originally meant 'healthy' or 'beneficial,' so 'unwholesome' came to signify the opposite - something that is harmful or unhealthy. The adverb form 'unwholesomely' emerged later to describe actions or behaviors that are detrimental to health or morality. Over time, it has been used to emphasize the negative consequences of certain choices or behaviors.
See also: whole, wholehearted, wholeheartedly, wholeness, wholesome, wholly.