Unhealthful

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhɛlθfəl/

Definitions of unhealthful

adjective describing something that is not conducive to good health

Example Sentences

A1 Eating too much fast food is unhealthful for your body.

A2 It is important to avoid unhealthful habits like smoking and excessive drinking.

B1 Consuming processed foods high in sugar and fat can lead to unhealthful consequences.

B2 Regular exercise is essential for counteracting the unhealthful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

C1 Nutritionists warn against the unhealthful trend of relying on convenience foods for daily meals.

C2 Medical professionals emphasize the importance of a balanced diet to prevent unhealthful conditions like obesity and heart disease.

Examples of unhealthful in a Sentence

formal The doctor advised against consuming unhealthful processed foods high in sugar and fat.

informal Eating too much unhealthful junk food can lead to weight gain and other health problems.

slang I always feel gross after eating unhealthful fast food for lunch.

figurative Her unhealthful lifestyle choices were like a ticking time bomb for her overall well-being.

Grammatical Forms of unhealthful

past tense

unhealthful

plural

unhealthfuls

comparative

more unhealthful

superlative

most unhealthful

present tense

unhealthful

future tense

will be unhealthful

perfect tense

has been unhealthful

continuous tense

is being unhealthful

singular

unhealthful

positive degree

unhealthful

infinitive

to be unhealthful

gerund

being unhealthful

participle

unhealthful

Origin and Evolution of unhealthful

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unhealthful' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning not or opposite of, and 'healthful' meaning promoting good health.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe things or conditions that were not conducive to good health, the word 'unhealthful' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to detrimental effects on health.