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Unwholesome Definition & Meaning

unwholesome
adjective
  1. detrimental to physical or moral well-being; "unwholesome food"; "unwholesome habits like smoking"

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What does unwholesome mean?
detrimental to physical or moral well-being; "unwholesome food"; "unwholesome habits like smoking"
What part of speech is unwholesome?
Unwholesome is an adjective.

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