stunted

American  

[stuhn-tid] / ˈstʌn tɪd /

adjective

1. slowed or stopped abnormally in growth or development.

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Other Word Forms

• stuntedness noun
• unstunted adjective

Etymology

Origin of stunted

First recorded in 1650–60; stunt ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Geopolitics, war and difficulty securing visas has stunted progress, but now, about to enter Austria, Karl and his family back home are preparing for the homecoming.

From BBC

Isaac: Once his mom dies, he gets stunted.

From Los Angeles Times

A third and one from the one-yard line that turned into a missed field goal after a false start stunted the red-zone opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times

Research over the years has highlighted the devastating impact air pollution is having on young children across the world - leading to stunted development, weaker immunity and lower cognitive ability.

From BBC

Each word she says is stunted and punctuated, like she’s forcing herself to answer the question.

From Literature