unhealthy

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈhelθi/
US: /ʌnˈhelθi/

  1. Not good for your health; likely to cause illness.

    1. This diet is very unhealthy, so I stopped.
    2. Eating too much processed food is very unhealthy for your body and mind.

  2. Not physically strong or well.

    1. He looks unhealthy after the long trip.
    2. She has been feeling quite unhealthy since she changed her eating habits last month.

  3. Relating to something bad or harmful.

    1. They have an unhealthy relationship now.
    2. The company culture fostered an unhealthy competitive environment among employees.

Synonyms

sickly unwholesome detrimental

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unhealthy" in English means: Not good for your health; likely to cause illness., Not physically strong or well., Relating to something bad or harmful..

The phonetic transcription of "unhealthy" is /ʌnˈhelθi/ in British English and /ʌnˈhelθi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unhealthy": sickly, unwholesome, detrimental.

Example usage of "unhealthy": "This diet is very unhealthy, so I stopped.". More examples on the page.