undernourished

[ˌʌndərˈnʌrɪʃt]

undernourished Definition

not sufficiently fed; malnourished.

Using undernourished: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "undernourished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children in the village were undernourished and weak.

  • Example

    The doctor said that the patient was undernourished due to a lack of proper diet.

  • Example

    Many people in the country are undernourished and suffer from malnutrition.

undernourished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for undernourished

Antonyms for undernourished

  • well-nourished
  • well-fed
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Summary: undernourished in Brief

'Undernourished' [ˌʌndərˈnʌrɪʃt] means not having enough food or nutrients, leading to malnourishment. It is often used to describe people who are suffering from a lack of proper diet, such as children in poverty-stricken areas or patients with eating disorders.