Unwholesome

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhoʊlsəm/

Definitions of unwholesome

adjective Unwholesome is an adjective that describes something that is harmful or unhealthy.

Example Sentences

A1 Eating too much candy is unwholesome for your teeth.

A2 Watching violent movies can have an unwholesome effect on children.

B1 The company's unwholesome practices were exposed by investigative journalists.

B2 The novel delves into the unwholesome depths of human nature.

C1 The politician's unwholesome behavior led to his downfall in the election.

C2 The unwholesome atmosphere of the city made her long for the tranquility of the countryside.

Examples of unwholesome in a Sentence

formal The doctor advised against consuming unwholesome foods high in saturated fats.

informal Eating unwholesome junk food all the time is not good for your health.

slang I can't believe you're still eating that unwholesome stuff, man.

figurative His unwholesome behavior towards others eventually led to his downfall.

Grammatical Forms of unwholesome

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

Origin and Evolution of unwholesome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwholesome' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unhālsum'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something unhealthy or detrimental to one's well-being, the word 'unwholesome' has evolved to encompass a wider range of negative connotations, including morally corrupt or unpleasant.