insalutary

/ˌɪnsəˈljuːtəri/; /ˌɪnˈsɒljʊtɛri/

Definitions

1. adjective

unwholesome or injurious to health

“The unsanitary conditions in the city made it an insalutary place to live.”

2. adjective

harmful or detrimental to the physical or mental health of someone or something

“The insalutary environment of the polluted river had a devastating effect on the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • detrimental
  • harmful
  • injurious
  • unwholesome

Antonyms

  • beneficial
  • healthful
  • salutary
  • wholesome