Undernourished

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Provided with insufficient nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.
Adjective
  1. 1
    not getting adequate food wordnet

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attenuatedbare handedbare-handedbeggarlycadaverouscorpselike

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"I found him undernourished and emaciated."

Etymology

From under- + nourished.

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