underfed Definition
not adequately fed; not having enough food to eat.
Using underfed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underfed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The underfed children were given free meals at school.
Example
The dog looked underfed and weak.
Example
The refugees were underfed and in poor health.
underfed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underfed
Antonyms for underfed
- nourished
- well-fed
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Summary: underfed in Brief
'Underfed' [ˌʌndərˈfɛd] is an adjective that describes a person or animal who is not getting enough food to eat. It is often used to describe people in poverty, animals that are neglected, or those who are suffering from malnutrition. Examples include 'The underfed children were given free meals at school.' and 'The dog looked underfed and weak.'
