Cool MateUndernourished
UK //ˌʌndəˈnɔːrɪʃt//US //ˌʌndərˈnɔːrɪʃt//
Definition
Not receiving enough food for health and growth.
In simple words: Not getting enough food or nutrients.
Examples
- Many children in the region are undernourished and need immediate assistance.
- The report highlighted the problem of undernourished populations in urban areas.
- Undernourished individuals are at higher risk for various health issues.
- Scientists are studying the effects of undernourished diets on development.
- Her undernourished state was a result of her strict dieting.
Usage notes
Use 'undernourished' to describe individuals or populations lacking sufficient nutrition. It's often used in health or social contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think 'under' + 'nourished' as being underneath what you need in food.
Collocations
- undernourished child
- undernourished population
- undernourished diet
- undernourished patients
Synonyms
- malnourished
- starved
- emaciated
- deprived
- thin
Antonyms
- well-nourished
- healthy
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'malnourished' which implies a broader range of nutritional deficiencies.
- Using it to describe things instead of people or animals.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'under nourished' instead of one word.