adj

unsanitary

Unsanitary (adj) means Dirty and likely to spread disease; not hygienic. Example: “Inspectors shut the restaurant down over unsanitary conditions.”

adj

Dirty and likely to spread disease; not hygienic.

"Inspectors shut the restaurant down over unsanitary conditions."

"The flooded camp quickly became unsanitary."

How to use unsanitary

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDirty enough to be a health hazard.

Common pairings

unsanitary conditions unsafe and unsanitary

Word forms

more unsanitary comparative, most unsanitary superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus sanitary.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for unsanitary

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unsanitary” mean?

The word “unsanitary” means dirty and likely to spread disease; not hygienic. In plain terms, dirty enough to be a health hazard.

How do you use “unsanitary” in a sentence?

Here is “unsanitary” used in a sentence: “Inspectors shut the restaurant down over unsanitary conditions.”

What part of speech is “unsanitary”?

“Unsanitary” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unsanitary?

"unsanitary" (adj) means dirty and likely to spread disease; not hygienic.

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