insalubriousness
- noun
- /ˌɪn səˈluː bri əs nəs/
- Formal
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insalubridad
- The insalubriousness of the factory conditions led to widespread illness among the workers.
Examples
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The insalubriousness of the water supply has raised alarms.
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Years of neglect contributed to the insalubriousness of the river, affecting both wildlife and residents.
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She was concerned about the insalubriousness of the neighborhood after noticing the rundown buildings and litter.
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The insalubriousness of the air in the city is concerning.
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The insalubriousness of the factory conditions led to widespread illness among the workers.
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Years of neglect contributed to the insalubriousness of the river, affecting both wildlife and residents.
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She was concerned about the insalubriousness of the neighborhood after noticing the rundown buildings and litter.
Synonyms
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3.9
A state of poor physical condition that causes problems
A condition that is bad for people's health
A condition that causes sickness or weakness
Being harmful to health or to people's morals
Antonyms
How Healthy
- Formal
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1.6
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3.9
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
insalubriousness = insalubrious (transparent) = in + salubrious + ness
This is a regular abstract noun formed from the adjective 'insalubrious' with '-ness'.
Etymology
Insalubriousness comes from the start in- meaning 'not' and salubrious meaning 'healthy', so it literally names the quality of being 'not healthy'. That's why insalubriousness is used for places or conditions, like a dirty river or poor housing, that can harm people's health.