unhealthy

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ʌnˈhɛlθi/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ʌnˈhɛlθi/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(un helthē)

Inflections of 'unhealthy' (adj):
unhealthier
adj comparative
unhealthiest
adj superlative

unhealthy
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Sense: Adjective: harmful to health
Synonyms:
harmful Collocations, unhealthful, unsanitary, unhygienic, noxious Collocations, toxic, poisonous Collocations, lethal, fatal, unwholesome, insalubrious, detrimental Collocations, deadly Collocations, bad for you, not good for you, unsafe
Antonyms:
wholesome, nutritious, nourishing, healthful, good for you
Sense: Adjective: sick
Synonyms:
unwell, sick Collocations (mainly US), ill Collocations (mainly UK), under the weather (informal), down Collocations, run-down, unsound, ailing Collocations, in poor health, in a bad way (informal), poorly Collocations (UK, informal), not in the best of health
Antonyms:
robust Collocations, sound Collocations, rosy, fit Collocations, healthy Collocations, vigorous, well Collocations, hale, in good health, in good shape, as fit as a fiddle, in fine fettle


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