unhygienic
pronunciation
How to pronounce unhygienic in British English:
UK [ˌʌnhaɪˈdʒi:nɪk]
How to pronounce unhygienic in American English:
US [ˌʌnhaɪˈdʒenɪk]
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- Adjective:
- so unclean as to be a likely cause of disease
Word Origin
- unhygienic (adj.)
- 1883, from un- (1) "not" + hygenic.
Example
- 1. Indeed , kissing itself was long considered unhygienic .
- 2. Unhygienic conditions give rise to disease .
- 3. Some myths label genitals as unhygienic , and organs that shouldn 't be touched , even for washing purposes .
- 4. Those whose products are judged unhygienic or unsafe will face monetary penalties .
- 5. Unhygienic procedures and dirty kitchens can often make people sick .