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unwholesome
adjective un·whole·some \-ˈhōl-səm\
: not good for your health
: not mentally or morally good and normal
Full Definition of UNWHOLESOME
1
: detrimental to physical, mental, or moral well-being : unhealthy <unwholesome food> <unwholesome pastimes>
2
a : corrupt, unsound <shady unwholesome dealings> b : offensive to the senses : loathsome <the unwholesome stench>
— un·whole·some·ly adverb
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First Known Use of UNWHOLESOME
13th century
Related to UNWHOLESOME
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- insalubrious, noisome, noxious, sickly, unhealthful, unhealthy
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unwholesome
adjective un·whole·some \ˌən-ˈhōl-səm\
Definition of UNWHOLESOME for Kids
: not good for bodily, mental, or moral health <unwholesome food>
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