undernourish
verb
(tr; usually passive) to deprive of or fail to provide with nutrients essential for health and growth
undernourishment
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a word derived from
undernourish.
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a word derived from
undernourished.
undernourishedadjectivenot nourished with sufficient or proper food to maintain or promote health or normal growth.
Example Sentences
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“Their undernourishment is causing them all these medical issues, heart issues,” DeCaro said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In contrast, 50% of the hidden costs of food in low-income countries are social costs that stem from poverty and undernourishment.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2024
In Somalia, displaced Somalis fleeing from drought, battle now with undernourishment at a camp on the outskirts of Dollow.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
A recent report found that the pandemic caused an immediate spike in undernourishment both globally and regionally in 2020, primarily related to people losing their jobs or experiencing a reduction in work hours amid lockdowns.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 17, 2022
Her body was lean, but whether from exercise or undernourishment he couldn't be sure.
From The Happy Man by Gerald W. Page
