Pestilential

usgb/ˌpestɪˈlenʃl/
adjective

Causing or likely to cause a disease.

They live in pestilential conditions, with an obscene lack of hygiene.
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Disease Connection

Use 'pestilential' to describe what could cause outbreaks or spread disease.

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The stagnant water was a pestilential breeding ground for mosquitoes.
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Negative Connotation

'Pestilential' often suggests negative, unhealthy living conditions or environments.

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The slums were known for their pestilential air and cramped spaces.
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