Definition

Not friendly to the environment; causing harm or being inconsiderate towards nature.

Example

The factory's ungreen practices led to pollution in the nearby river.

Conversation

I just read that some companies are still producing ungreen products.

That's so frustrating! We really need to support eco-friendly options.

Exactly! It's hard to believe how many ungreen choices are still out there.

I know, right? We should try to spread awareness about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ungreen → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "green" (from Old English "grēne", meaning the color of growing plants or nature). The word "ungreen" means not green or lacking the qualities associated with the color green, often implying something that is not fresh or alive.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and the color of nature ('green') to remember that 'ungreen' means something that is not green or lacks freshness.

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