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unhealthful

adjective
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Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · adjective

    Not promoting health; detrimental to health.

    “An unhealthful diet and lack of exercise are common causes for heart disease.”

How this word is used

  • Everyday “An unhealthful diet and lack of exercise are common causes for heart disease.”
  • Academic “In academic writing, “unhealthful” can carry a precise technical sense.”
  • Business “In business contexts, “unhealthful” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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