Insalubrity (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being insalubrious and debilitating.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The unsanitary living conditions of the city added to the overall insalubrity of its poorer areas, where disease spread easily.
- Years of neglect and lack of proper care led to the insalubrity of the centuries-old mansion, rendering it uninhabitable.
- The team of scientists studied the insalubrity of the polluted water source to understand its effects on the surrounding ecosystem.
- Travelers were warned about the insalubrity of the local water supply, with many opting for bottled water instead.
- Residents blamed the recent increase in respiratory problems on the insalubrity of the city's air, calling for stricter pollution regulations.