Unhealthy

/ʌnˈhɛlθi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not conducive to health; harmful to physical or mental well-being.

Eating too much junk food can lead to unhealthy habits.

characterized by disease or a lack of health.

She has been feeling unhealthy due to her recent illness.

not morally or socially acceptable; detrimental.

The unhealthy relationship negatively affected his mental state.

not able to function properly due to poor conditions.

The unhealthy environment in the office caused many employees to fall ill.

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'healthy'.

unhealthy habits

Behaviors that negatively impact one's health.

unhealthy relationship

A relationship that is detrimental to one or both parties.

unhealthy diet

A diet lacking in the essential nutrients necessary for good health.

health

The state of being free from illness.

fitness

The condition of being physically fit and healthy.

wellness

The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.

Heart attack on a plate

Those triple cheeseburgers are a heart attack on a plate!

Death food

That ultra-processed snack is basically death food.