Insalubrious
/ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
The word often carries a negative judgement about a place or situation. 
The insalubrious state of the abandoned house discouraged visitors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Dirty
It implies a level of unhealthiness, potentially causing harm, not just dirtiness. 
After the flood, the insalubrious water threatened public health.
Pro Tip 3/3Living Conditions
Commonly used to describe poor living environments that affect well-being. 
Activists are fighting against the insalubrious living conditions in the camps.
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ContaminateDeleteriousHazardousHealthyHygienicNoxiousPolluteToxic
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