The word often carries a negative judgement about a place or situation. The insalubrious state of the abandoned house discouraged visitors.
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Not Just Dirty
It implies a level of unhealthiness, potentially causing harm, not just dirtiness. After the flood, the insalubrious water threatened public health.
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Living Conditions
Commonly used to describe poor living environments that affect well-being. Activists are fighting against the insalubrious living conditions in the camps.