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Unhealthy Definition & Meaning

unhealthy
adjective
  1. not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
  2. detrimental to health
  3. not conducive to good health; "an unhealthy diet of fast foods"; "an unhealthy climate"

"Unhealthy" in song lyrics

See how unhealthy is used in real songs:

  • "No one could tell me that my style was unhealthy"
    Classified — No Mistakes
  • "I been dealing with so much stress, when this earth is unhealthy"
    Dougie D f/ Russell Lee — My Way
  • "But its hard to achieve when your mentality is unhealthy"
    June Marx — Southeast Asia

Usage tips for "unhealthy"

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Frequently asked questions

What does unhealthy mean?
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers" detrimental to health not conducive to good health; "an unhealthy diet of fast foods"; "an unhealthy climate"
What part of speech is unhealthy?
Unhealthy is an adjective.
How many definitions does unhealthy have?
Unhealthy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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