Cool MateMeaning of Undernourished
In simple words: Not getting enough food or nutrients.
Undernourished in a sentence
How to use Undernourished
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.
Related words
Collocations with Undernourished
- undernourished child
- undernourished population
- undernourished diet
- undernourished patients
Synonyms for Undernourished
- malnourished
- starved
- emaciated
- deprived
- thin
Opposites of Undernourished
- well-nourished
- healthy
Common mistakes with Undernourished
- 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.
Undernourished appears in
Undernourished in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سوء التغذية
عدم الحصول على ما يكفي من الطعام أو العناصر الغذائية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অপর্যাপ্ত পুষ্টি
পর্যাপ্ত খাবার বা পুষ্টি না পাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Unterernährt
Nicht genug Essen oder Nährstoffe bekommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Desnutrido
No obtener suficiente comida o nutrientes.
- Persianفارسی
کمبود تغذیه
غذای کافی یا مواد مغذی دریافت نمیکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Sous-alimenté
Qui n'a pas assez à manger ou qui manque de nutriments.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुपोषण का शिकार
पर्याप्त भोजन या पोषक तत्व न मिलना।
- ItalianItaliano
Malnutrito
Non ricevere abbastanza cibo o nutrienti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Subnutrido
Não receber comida ou nutrientes suficientes.
- RussianРусский
Недоедающий
Не получающий достаточно еды или питательных веществ.
- Urduاردو
کم خوراک، ناقص الغذا
کافی خوراک یا غذائی اجزاء نہ ملنا۔
- Chinese中文
营养不良
没有得到足够的食物或营养。
More words like Undernourished
- Thin
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Undernourished
What does Undernourished mean?
Not getting enough food or nutrients.
What is the definition of Undernourished?
Not receiving enough food for health and growth.
How do you use Undernourished in a sentence?
Many children in the region are undernourished and need immediate assistance.
Can you give another example of Undernourished?
The report highlighted the problem of undernourished populations in urban areas.
What are synonyms for Undernourished?
Common alternatives include malnourished, starved, emaciated, deprived, thin.
What is the opposite of Undernourished?
Opposite meanings include well-nourished, healthy.
What words go with Undernourished?
It commonly pairs with undernourished child, undernourished population, undernourished diet, undernourished patients.
What are common mistakes when using Undernourished?
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.
How do you pronounce Undernourished?
US: //ˌʌndərˈnɔːrɪʃt//, UK: //ˌʌndəˈnɔːrɪʃt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Undernourished?
Use 'undernourished' to describe individuals or populations lacking sufficient nutrition. It's often used in health or social contexts.
What CEFR level is Undernourished?
"Undernourished" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.