Insalubrity

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌsæljuˈbrɪti/

Definitions of insalubrity

noun the quality or state of being unhealthful or unsanitary

Example Sentences

A1 The insalubrity of the living conditions in the slums was concerning.

A2 The insalubrity of the water supply led to many health problems in the village.

B1 The insalubrity of the workplace was a major factor in the employees' decision to strike.

B2 The insalubrity of the restaurant's kitchen resulted in it being shut down by health inspectors.

C1 The government's failure to address the insalubrity of the city's air quality led to public outcry.

C2 The insalubrity of the hospital's facilities was a contributing factor in the spread of infections among patients.

Examples of insalubrity in a Sentence

formal The insalubrity of the living conditions in the slums was a major concern for public health officials.

informal The insalubrity of that restaurant's kitchen is why I never eat there.

slang I can't believe the insalubrity of that public restroom, it's disgusting.

figurative The insalubrity of the company's ethics was revealed in the recent scandal.

Grammatical Forms of insalubrity

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

Origin and Evolution of insalubrity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insalubrity' originated from the Latin word 'insalubritas', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'salubritas' (health).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'insalubrity' has come to be used to describe unhealthiness or unsuitability for living, especially in reference to living conditions or environments.