Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unnourished

Adjective

/ʌnˈnɔːrɪʃt/

Definition

Lacking the essential nutrients needed for health or growth.

Examples

The plant remained unnourished due to the poor soil quality.
In her art, she portrays the unnourished children in the impoverished regions.
After months of neglect, the body can become unnourished, leading to serious health issues.

Meaning

When something is described as unnourished, it means that it has not received the proper food or sustenance necessary for its development or functioning.