unhealthy
un|healthy /ʌnh'elθi/ (unhealthier unhealthiest)
1 [ADJ]
Something that is unhealthy is likely to cause illness or poor health.
Avoid unhealthy foods such as hamburger and chips...
He worked in the notoriously unhealthy environment of a coal mine.
≠ healthy
2 [ADJ]
If you are unhealthy, you are not very fit or well.
I'm quite unhealthy really.
...a poorly dressed, unhealthy looking fellow with a poor complexion.
≠ healthy
3 [ADJ]
An unhealthy economy or company is financially weak and unsuccessful. (BUSINESS)
The redundancy of skilled and experienced workers is a terrible waste and a clear sign of an unhealthy economy.
= weak
≠ strong
4 [ADJ]
If you describe someone's behaviour or interests as unhealthy, you do not consider them to be normal and think they may involve mental problems.
Frank has developed what I would term an unhealthy relationship with these people...
MacGregor believes it is unhealthy to lead a life with no interests beyond politics.
≠ healthy
1 [ADJ]
Something that is unhealthy is likely to cause illness or poor health.
Avoid unhealthy foods such as hamburger and chips...
He worked in the notoriously unhealthy environment of a coal mine.
≠ healthy
2 [ADJ]
If you are unhealthy, you are not very fit or well.
I'm quite unhealthy really.
...a poorly dressed, unhealthy looking fellow with a poor complexion.
≠ healthy
3 [ADJ]
An unhealthy economy or company is financially weak and unsuccessful. (BUSINESS)
The redundancy of skilled and experienced workers is a terrible waste and a clear sign of an unhealthy economy.
= weak
≠ strong
4 [ADJ]
If you describe someone's behaviour or interests as unhealthy, you do not consider them to be normal and think they may involve mental problems.
Frank has developed what I would term an unhealthy relationship with these people...
MacGregor believes it is unhealthy to lead a life with no interests beyond politics.
≠ healthy