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unhealthy in German

unhealthy in German is ungesund, gesundheitsschädlich — unhealthy means harmful to health, or lacking good health.

unhealthy in German

ungesund
adj
characterized by, or conducive to poor health
gesundheitsschädlich
adj
characterized by, or conducive to poor health

What does "unhealthy" mean?

  1. adj Harmful to health, or lacking good health.
    "A diet high in sugar is unhealthy."
  2. adj Reflecting or causing an unstable or disturbed mental or emotional state.
    "He developed an unhealthy obsession with checking his phone."
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unhealthy in a sentence

  • A diet high in sugar is unhealthy.
  • The patient looked pale and unhealthy after the surgery.
  • He developed an unhealthy obsession with checking his phone.

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What is "unhealthy" in German?

"unhealthy" in German is ungesund, gesundheitsschädlich. unhealthy means: Harmful to health, or lacking good health.

How do you use "unhealthy" in a sentence?

Example: "A diet high in sugar is unhealthy." In German, "unhealthy" is ungesund, gesundheitsschädlich.

Are there other ways to say "unhealthy" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "unhealthy": ungesund, gesundheitsschädlich.

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