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insalubrious
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
'insalubrious' is a correct word in written English.
It is an adjective that means unwholesome, unhealthy, or physically unpleasant. It can be used to describe living or working conditions, food, or air quality that is poor. For example, "The insalubrious environment in the slums was hazardous to the health of the inhabitants."
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Alternative expressions(5)
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60 human-written examples
The boy (Jaeden Lieberher) is pleased with the arrangement: Vincent, after all, is surprisingly charismatic and amusing for someone who hates the world, and he's willing to take his new buddy with him to his various insalubrious haunts.
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With the special British genius for picnicking in insalubrious spots, some carry their snacks to a patch of grass a few metres from the roaring motorway.The lunches themselves are symptomatic of Britain's half-evolved attitude to food.
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Mr Gbagbo promised to clean up "insalubrious areas" of town.
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Many live in insalubrious areas, which means they are more likely to run into characters who might politely be described as "challenging".
News & Media
For a politician, of course, "too rough" might not be a salient criterion: although negative campaigning sometimes backfires, it sometimes doesn't, and so despite our ecumenical interest in a fair fight attacks are fine, but dog-whistles erode the discourse the insalubrious invective isn't going to stop.We might, however, look to an example of positive political messaging.
News & Media
They are competing for a mere 200,000 places.Nowhere are such inequalities more apparent than on the insalubrious peripheries of big towns.
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As a result, despite a career that dwindled and an insalubrious personal life, Mr Rooney retained a place in the affections of the American public, as they did in his, throughout his lifetime.He was born Joseph Yule Jr in Brooklyn in 1920, the son of Joe Yule and Nell Carter, two Vaudeville performers who divorced when he was seven.
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As an emblem of social decay and official ineptitude, this tale from the ribbon developments near Pakdasht, on Tehran's insalubrious southern fringe, takes some beating.Embarrassed by the media's attention, the authorities are trying to make amends.
News & Media
Indeed, some anti-Mafia magistrates fear that they can no longer count on the political support they have had in recent years.Mr Berlusconi's insalubrious record in business is at odds with the image he tries to project of the new "anti-politician" standing for radical change.
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Next to the garment district in an even more insalubrious part of the city, heavily populated with drunks—is Toy-town, home to more than 100 businesses, most of them owned by Chinese immigrants who specialise in managing production chains that link Chinese capital and labour with western designers and marketers.
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Every now and again a user will access the router to update the information needed by the device to run smoothly, or to fiddle with security and filtering settings to block offspring from accessing insalubrious sites or to change the home network's passwords.The Cisco Connect Cloud service has some advantages, even for more sophisticated users who may need to twiddle more often.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "insalubrious" to describe environments or conditions that are not just unpleasant, but also pose a risk to health. For example, "the insalubrious living conditions in the refugee camp".
Common error
Avoid mistaking "insalubrious" for words that sound similar but have different meanings. Ensure you intend to convey an unhealthy or detrimental quality, not just something that is undesirable in a general sense.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "insalubrious" is as an adjective, modifying nouns to describe environments, conditions, or lifestyles that are detrimental to health. Ludwig AI confirms its usage in various contexts across different domains.
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50%
Travel
10%
Arts
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
8%
Science
7%
Encyclopedias
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "insalubrious" is a grammatically correct and frequently used adjective that describes conditions or environments detrimental to health. Ludwig AI's analysis of numerous examples reveals its common appearance in News & Media and other contexts. When writing, use "insalubrious" to specifically denote unhealthy or harmful qualities, and be mindful of similar-sounding words to avoid confusion. Considering alternatives like "unhealthy" or "unwholesome" can provide nuanced variations for your writing. As demonstrated by Ludwig, this adjective helps convey a precise message about the impact of certain conditions on well-being.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
unhealthy
Focuses directly on the detrimental effects on health.
unwholesome
Suggests a lack of moral or physical health.
detrimental to health
Explicitly states the negative impact on health.
noxious
Emphasizes the harmful or poisonous nature.
deleterious
Highlights the damaging or harmful effects.
unhygienic
Specifically refers to a lack of cleanliness and sanitation.
unsanitary
Similar to unhygienic, but can also refer to immoral conditions.
harmful
A general term for causing harm or damage.
polluted
Implies contamination or impurity.
disease-ridden
Directly indicates the presence of widespread disease.
FAQs
How can I use "insalubrious" in a sentence?
"Insalubrious" is used to describe conditions that are unhealthy or detrimental. For example: "The "insalubrious environment" led to a rise in respiratory illnesses."
What can I say instead of "insalubrious"?
You can use alternatives like "unhealthy", "unwholesome", or "detrimental to health" depending on the specific context.
What's the difference between "insalubrious" and "unpleasant"?
"Insalubrious" specifically refers to conditions that are harmful to health, while "unpleasant" is a more general term for something that is disagreeable or undesirable.
Is "insalubrious" a formal word?
Yes, "insalubrious" is considered a more formal and sophisticated term compared to simpler alternatives like "unhealthy" or "dirty".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
94%
Authority and reliability
4.6/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested