malnourished Definition
suffering from malnutrition, which is a lack of proper nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients.
Using malnourished: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "malnourished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The malnourished child was severely underweight.
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The refugees were malnourished and in need of medical attention.
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Malnourished people are more susceptible to diseases.
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The animal shelter rescued a malnourished dog.
malnourished Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for malnourished
- undernourished
- poorly nourished
- ill-fed
Antonyms for malnourished
- well-nourished
- well-fed
Summary: malnourished in Brief
'Malnourished' [malˈnʌrɪʃt] describes someone who is suffering from malnutrition, which is a lack of proper nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients. It is often used to describe people who are underweight or have health problems due to poor diet. For example, 'The malnourished child was severely underweight.'
