nonnutritious

adjective

non·​nu·​tri·​tious ˌnän-nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nonnutritious (audio)
-nyu̇-
: not providing nourishment : not nutritious
nonnutritious meals

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What’s more, a dietitian’s ire is often reserved first and foremost for cheap nonnutritious foods. Bon Appétit, 20 Apr. 2022

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First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonnutritious was in 1846

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“Nonnutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonnutritious. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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