Underfed

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈfɛd/

Definitions of underfed

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case 'underfed' describes someone or something that has not been given enough food or nutrition

Example Sentences

A1 The stray cat looked underfed and hungry.

A2 The underfed children in the village needed proper nutrition.

B1 The underfed dog was rescued by a local animal shelter.

B2 The underfed horses were given extra feed to help them regain their strength.

C1 The underfed population in the region is a result of economic hardship.

C2 The underfed refugees were provided with food and medical assistance upon arrival.

Examples of underfed in a Sentence

formal The underfed children in the impoverished village were in need of proper nutrition.

informal Those underfed puppies need to be fed more often.

slang I can't believe how underfed that cat looks, someone should give it some food.

figurative The underfed creativity of the artist was evident in their lackluster paintings.

Grammatical Forms of underfed

• past tense: underfed
• plural: underfed
• comparative: more underfed
• superlative: most underfed
• present tense: underfeed
• future tense: will underfeed
• perfect tense: have underfed
• continuous tense: is underfeeding
• singular: underfed
• positive degree: underfed
• infinitive: to underfeed
• gerund: underfeeding
• participle: underfed

Origin and Evolution of underfed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'underfed' originated from the combination of 'under' meaning below or insufficient and 'fed' meaning to provide food. It was likely created to describe a state of being inadequately nourished or malnourished.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'underfed' has continued to be used to describe individuals or animals who are not receiving enough food to maintain proper health. It has also been extended to describe things that are lacking in nutrients or sustenance.