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unsanitary

/ˌʌnsænɪˈteɪri/ adjective · British & US
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What does unsanitary mean?

adjective

Not sanitary; not clean or hygienic. Lacking proper facilities for cleanliness or waste disposal.

Example

"The unsanitary conditions in the refugee camp were a major concern for public health officials."

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