26984 words

unhealthy

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
not good for your health:

Examples:

an unhealthy diet
The consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle include a higher risk of diabetes, heart diseases, stroke, and cancer.
2
(of a person, animal, or part of the body) not strong or well:

Examples:

I had smoked for over 20 years and was very unhealthy.
3
not good for someone or not acceptable because it does not seem normal:

Examples:

Parents should be aware if young people develop an unhealthy interest in death and begin to appear depressed.
There are healthy and unhealthy ways to express angry feelings.
4
ill or appearing to be ill
5
harmful to your health:

Examples:

It’s unhealthy to eat fatty foods all the time.

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