Pronunciation: /ˈstʌntɪd/

Definitions of stunted

verb past participle of the verb 'stunt', meaning to hinder the normal growth or development of

Example Sentences

A1 The lack of sunlight stunted the growth of the plants.

A2 The child's emotional development was stunted due to neglect.

B1 The economic crisis stunted the country's progress.

B2 Her fear of failure stunted her ambition to pursue her dreams.

C1 The restrictive laws stunted the freedom of expression in the society.

C2 The artist's creativity was stunted by the lack of inspiration.

adjective having been prevented from growing or developing properly

Example Sentences

A1 The plant's growth was stunted due to lack of sunlight.

A2 The stunted tree struggled to reach its full height in the shade.

B1 The child's emotional development was stunted by the neglectful environment.

B2 The stunted progress of the project was a result of poor planning and communication.

C1 The artist's creativity was stunted by the constraints of commercial success.

C2 The stunted growth of the company was attributed to the CEO's risky decisions.

Examples of stunted in a Sentence

formal The lack of proper nutrition during childhood can lead to stunted growth.

informal The poor soil quality stunted the growth of the plants in my garden.

slang His ego was so stunted, he couldn't handle any criticism.

figurative The constant negativity stunted her ability to see the beauty in life.

Grammatical Forms of stunted

past tense

stunted

plural

stunted

comparative

more stunted

superlative

most stunted

present tense

stunt

future tense

will stunt

perfect tense

have stunted

continuous tense

is stunting

singular

stunted

positive degree

stunted

infinitive

to stunt

gerund

stunting

participle

stunted

Origin and Evolution of stunted

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'stunted' originated from the Old French word 'estonner' meaning to stun or astonish.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stunted' shifted from its original meaning of astonishment to describe something that has been hindered in growth or development.