Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unwholesome

Adjective
/ʌnˈhoʊlsəm/
Definition
Not conducive to health; harmful or morally bad.
Examples
  • The unwholesome food choices contributed to his declining health.
  • She avoided unwholesome influences in her life.
  • The novel explores unwholesome themes that challenge societal norms.
Meaning
The term describes something that has a negative impact on physical, mental, or moral well-being.
Synonyms
  • Unhealthy
  • Unsound
  • Corrupt
  • Detrimental
  • Impure