Insalubrious

usgb/ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/
adjective

Something that is not clean or healthy.

The insalubrious conditions in the slum area posed a serious health hazard.
Visual representation of "insalubrious" - Something that is not clean or healthy

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  • insalubrious conditions
  • insalubrious environment

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Formal, Disapproving

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Negative Tone

The word often carries a negative judgement about a place or situation.

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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.

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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.

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Activists are fighting against the insalubrious living conditions in the camps.
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