Where does “unwholesome” come from?
Unwholesome derives from Middle English unholsom, which combined the prefix un- with holsom, meaning "promoting health or well-being."
unwholesome (English): Not wholesome; unfavorable to health;...
Definitions
- Not wholesome; unfavorable to health;...
Ancestry of “unwholesome”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | unholsom | — |
Words derived from “unwholesome”