adj
unwholesome
Unwholesome (adj) means not wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.
adj
1
Not wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.
2
Not sound; tainted; defective.
3
Indicating unsound health; characteristic of or suggesting an unsound condition, physical or mental; repulsive; offensive.
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Etymology
From Middle English unholsom; equivalent to un- + wholesome.
Rhymes for unwholesome
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What is the meaning of unwholesome?
"unwholesome" (adj) means not wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.
What are the different meanings of unwholesome?
"unwholesome" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful; 2. Not sound; tainted; defective; 3. Indicating unsound health; characteristic of or suggesting an unsound condition, physical or mental; repulsive; offensive.