óheilbrigðum

Óheilbrigð is an Icelandic adjective meaning unhealthy or unwholesome. It is commonly used to describe conditions, habits, or substances that are detrimental to physical or mental well-being. The term can encompass a broad range of issues, from poor dietary choices and lack of exercise to detrimental environmental factors or even certain psychological states.

When referring to food or lifestyle, óheilbrigð implies a lack of nutritional value or practices that contribute to illness or disease. For example, a diet high in processed foods and sugar would be considered óheilbrigð. Similarly, a sedentary lifestyle or excessive consumption of alcohol could also be described as óheilbrigð.

Beyond personal habits, the term can also apply to broader societal or environmental conditions that negatively impact health. This might include pollution, lack of access to clean water, or stressful living conditions. In a psychological context, óheilbrigð can describe unhealthy thought patterns or dysfunctional relationships that contribute to emotional distress. The opposite of óheilbrigð is heilbrigð, meaning healthy.