Insalubrious

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsæljuːbriəs/

Definitions of insalubrious

adjective adjective: harmful to health or well-being

Example Sentences

A1 The insalubrious food at the restaurant made me sick.

A2 The insalubrious smell coming from the garbage bin was unbearable.

B1 The lack of proper ventilation made the office space insalubrious for employees.

B2 The insalubrious conditions of the public restroom were unacceptable.

C1 The company faced legal action for maintaining an insalubrious work environment.

C2 The insalubrious air quality in the city was a major concern for residents.

Examples of insalubrious in a Sentence

formal The insalubrious living conditions in the overcrowded tenement buildings were a serious health concern.

informal I wouldn't eat at that insalubrious restaurant if I were you.

slang That place is so insalubrious, it's gross.

figurative The insalubrious atmosphere of the meeting made it hard to focus on the task at hand.

Grammatical Forms of insalubrious

• past tense: insalubrioused
• plural: insalubriouses
• comparative: more insalubrious
• superlative: most insalubrious
• present tense: insalubriouses
• future tense: will be insalubrious
• perfect tense: has been insalubrious
• continuous tense: is being insalubrious
• singular: insalubrious
• positive degree: insalubrious
• infinitive: to be insalubrious
• gerund: insalubriousing
• participle: insalubrioused

Origin and Evolution of insalubrious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insalubrious' originated from the Latin word 'insalubris', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'salubris' (healthy).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'insalubrious' has retained its original meaning of unhealthy or unwholesome, but its usage has expanded to describe environments, living conditions, and habits that are detrimental to health.