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Meaning of insanitary
The primary meaning of "insanitary" refers to conditions or environments that are not clean or hygienic, posing a risk to health.
Etymology of insanitary
The word "insanitary" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "sanitas" meaning "health"
It originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Latin "insanitarius," meaning "unhealthy" or "unwholesome"
Synonyms
filthy
dirty
unclean
unsanitary
foul
disgusting
repulsive
nauseating
sickening
distasteful
unpleasant
unhygienic
unhealthy
impure
polluted
contaminated
tainted
soiled
stained
sullied
besmirched
defiled
degraded
Definitions
- Not sanitary, unhygienic, or dirty
- * Lacking proper cleaning, drainage, or waste management
- * Likely to cause disease or illness due to poor cleanliness or hygiene
Usage Examples
- The insanitary conditions in the refugee camp made it a breeding ground for diseases
- * The city's insanitary waste management system posed a significant threat to public health
- * The restaurant was shut down due to its insanitary kitchen and food handling practices
Antonyms
clean
hygienic
sanitary
pure
spotless
immaculate
pristine
fresh
wholesome
healthy
salubrious
refreshing
invigorating
revitalizing
rejuvenating
purified
sterilized
disinfected