adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Provided with insufficient nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.

Adjective

1. 1
   not getting adequate food wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

attenuatedbare handedbare-handedbeggarlycadaverouscarrion

Example

More examples

"I found him undernourished and emaciated."

Etymology

From under- + nourished.

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