Unhygienic

Pronunciation: /ʌnˌhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Definitions of unhygienic

adjective describing something that is not clean or sanitary

Example Sentences

A1 The bathroom was unhygienic and needed to be cleaned.

A2 The restaurant had an unhygienic kitchen, which made customers uncomfortable.

B1 The public restroom was so unhygienic that I decided to hold it until I got home.

B2 The hotel received a low rating due to its unhygienic practices in food preparation.

C1 The unhygienic conditions in the hospital were a serious concern for patients and staff.

C2 The unhygienic environment in the factory led to multiple health violations and fines.

Examples of unhygienic in a Sentence

formal The restaurant was shut down due to its unhygienic kitchen conditions.

informal I can't eat at that place, it's so unhygienic.

slang That bathroom is seriously unhygienic, I wouldn't go in there if I were you.

figurative His unhygienic habits were like a breeding ground for chaos in his life.

Grammatical Forms of unhygienic

• past tense: was unhygienic
• plural: unhygienics
• comparative: more unhygienic
• superlative: most unhygienic
• present tense: is unhygienic
• future tense: will be unhygienic
• perfect tense: has been unhygienic
• continuous tense: is being unhygienic
• singular: unhygienic
• positive degree: unhygienic
• infinitive: to be unhygienic
• gerund: being unhygienic
• participle: unhygienic

Origin and Evolution of unhygienic

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: French, Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'unhygienic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'hygienic' which comes from the French word 'hygiénique' and ultimately from the Greek word 'hygieinos' meaning 'healthful'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe conditions or practices that were not conducive to good health or cleanliness, the word 'unhygienic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of unclean or unsanitary behaviors or environments.