unhygienic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving poor personal hygiene.

  - "The restaurant was found to have unhygienic conditions."
  - "The doctor advised the patient to maintain good hygiene to prevent unhygienic infections."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unhygienic
unsignificant , unsightly , unwillingty

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Variants

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unhygienic

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Forms

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unhygienically, unhygienic-er, unhygienic-est

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'ugieinikos', meaning 'of bad hygiene'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unhygienic' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to comment on someone's personal hygiene, so the term 'unhygienic' may be used instead.

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Related Concepts

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1. sanitation: The practice of maintaining public health and preventing the spread of disease by promoting hygiene, providing clean water and removing waste.

2. bacteria: Microorganisms that can cause disease and illness, particularly in unhygienic conditions.

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Culture

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In literature, unhygienic conditions are often portrayed as a source of disease and illness. In art, images of unhygienic environments or people can evoke feelings of disgust and revulsion. In music, the term 'unhygienic' is not commonly used, but the concept of poor hygiene is sometimes explored in songs.

How to Memorize "unhygienic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or environment that is dirty and unclean to remember the meaning of 'unhygienic'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unhygienic' with the idea of poor personal hygiene or dirty environments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unhealthy, Unclean, Unhygienic' to remember the meaning of the word.

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