Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undernourished
adjective
/ˌʌndərˈnʌrɪʃt/
Definition
having insufficient nutrients or nourishment.
Examples
- Many children in developing countries are undernourished due to lack of access to food.
- Undernourished patients may experience weakness and fatigue.
- Efforts are being made to reduce the number of undernourished individuals in the community.
Meaning
Refers to a state where an individual or organism is not receiving enough food or essential nutrients necessary for health and development.
Synonyms
- malnourished
- starved
- deprived
- hungry
- emaciated
