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Unhealthful (Adjective)

Detrimental to health.

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Not sanitary or healthful; "unsanitary open sewers"; "grim and unsanitary conditions".

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The unhealthful conditions of the polluted river pose a significant risk to the nearby residents.
Improper disposal of hazardous waste can lead to unhealthful effects on the environment.
The restaurant was shut down due to unhealthful kitchen practices and poor food handling.
The unhealthful smell emanating from the dumpster drew attention from passersby.
Living in close quarters with unhealthful conditions can weaken one's immune system.

Detrimental to good health; "unhealthful air pollution"; "unhealthful conditions in old apartments with peeling lead-based paint".

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Consuming high amounts of processed foods can lead to an unhealthful diet that increases the risk of chronic diseases.
The old apartment complex, with its cracked walls and water-damaged ceilings, provided an unhealthful environment for its residents.
Prolonged exposure to unhealthful levels of noise pollution can cause permanent damage to one's hearing.
The local government took measures to reduce the unhealthful emissions from the nearby industrial factories that were polluting the air.
The family was relocated to a safer home after it was determined that the unhealthful levels of mold growth in their rental unit posed a serious health risk.