Undernourished

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈnʌrɪʃt/

Definitions of undernourished

adjective describing someone who is not receiving enough food or nutrients to maintain good health

Example Sentences

A1 The undernourished child looked weak and tired.

A2 Many people in the village were undernourished due to lack of access to proper food.

B1 The undernourished population in the region has been a concern for health officials.

B2 Efforts are being made to provide nutrition education to undernourished communities.

C1 The undernourished individuals were given supplements to improve their health.

C2 A comprehensive plan was developed to address the issue of undernourished populations in the country.

Examples of undernourished in a Sentence

formal Many children in impoverished regions are undernourished due to lack of access to proper nutrition.

informal Some people in poor areas don't get enough to eat and end up undernourished.

slang Kids in some places are starving and undernourished because they don't have enough food.

figurative His mind felt undernourished after spending all day on mindless tasks.

Grammatical Forms of undernourished

• past tense: undernourished
• plural: undernourished
• comparative: more undernourished
• superlative: most undernourished
• present tense: undernourish
• future tense: will undernourish
• perfect tense: have undernourished
• continuous tense: is undernourishing
• singular: undernourished
• positive degree: undernourished
• infinitive: to undernourish
• gerund: undernourishing
• participle: undernourishing

Origin and Evolution of undernourished

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'undernourished' originated from the combination of the prefix 'under-' meaning below or insufficient, and the word 'nourished' meaning to provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'undernourished' has come to be widely used in the context of describing individuals who do not receive adequate nutrition, leading to various health issues. The term has gained prominence in discussions surrounding global hunger and malnutrition.