Characterized by, or conducive to poor health
The word "unhealthy" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe habits, food, relationships, or anything else that could have a detrimental effect on your physical and/or mental well-being. For example: "Eating processed food can be an unhealthy habit.".
In the same way, silence about male victims reinforces unhealthy expectations about men and their supposed invulnerability.
A negative balance shows an unhealthy business and I could not support a gallery just for a hobby at the age of 26".
A "chips tax" on unhealthy foodstuffs will be extended to alcoholic drinks, while an environmental levy will be extended to shampoo, soap and other products.
Michelin says targeting young people, even those vulnerable to gang influence, is unhealthy for the community.
The Advertising Standards Authority said it had received 216 complaints with the general nature being that the ad is "offensive, irresponsible and harmful because it promotes an unhealthy body image".
But she also believes people need more help to avoid the temptations of unhealthy food that is available everywhere and heavily marketed.
When you are 18 and start to develop an unhealthy obsession with middle-aged canteen ladies, you know there is something wrong somewhere.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com