Definition

The condition of not being healthy, often related to poor diet, lack of exercise, or other factors that negatively affect health.

Example

The unhealthiness of fast food can lead to serious health problems.

Conversation

I've been reading about the unhealthiness of fast food lately.

Yeah, it's pretty shocking how it affects our bodies.

I didn't realize how much it could lead to serious issues.

Right? It's definitely something we should pay attention to.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unhealthiness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "health" (from Old English "hælu", meaning wholeness or well-being) and "-iness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "unhealthiness" refers to the state of not being healthy or lacking well-being.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'wholeness' ('health') to remember that 'unhealthiness' means the state of lacking health.

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