Underweight

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Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈweɪt/

Definitions of underweight

noun a person who is considered to be below a healthy weight

Example Sentences

A1 Being underweight can lead to health problems.

A2 The doctor diagnosed her with underweight due to lack of proper nutrition.

B1 It is important to address any underweight issues with a balanced diet and exercise.

B2 Her underweight condition was a concern for her family and friends.

C1 The athlete's underweight status was closely monitored by the team's nutritionist.

C2 The underweight population in the country has been a growing concern for public health officials.

adjective having a weight lower than what is considered normal or healthy

Example Sentences

A1 She is underweight because she doesn't eat enough.

A2 The doctor told him he was underweight and needed to gain some weight.

B1 Being underweight can lead to health problems such as weakened immune system.

B2 The athlete was underweight for his height and had to work with a nutritionist to reach a healthier weight.

C1 Her underweight condition was a result of an eating disorder that required specialized treatment.

C2 The research study found a correlation between being underweight and increased risk of osteoporosis in older adults.

Examples of underweight in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient as underweight and recommended a nutritionist.

informal My friend is so underweight, she needs to eat more burgers.

slang She's looking a bit underweight, maybe she should hit the gym more.

figurative The team's defense was underweight without their star player.

Grammatical Forms of underweight

past tense

underweighted

plural

underweights

comparative

more underweight

superlative

most underweight

present tense

underweight

future tense

will be underweight

perfect tense

have been underweight

continuous tense

is underweight

singular

underweight

positive degree

underweight

infinitive

to be underweight

gerund

underweighting

participle

underweight

Origin and Evolution of underweight

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'underweight' originated from the Old English word 'underwæht', which combined 'under' meaning beneath or below and 'wæht' meaning weight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'underweight' has evolved to specifically refer to a person or animal weighing less than what is considered healthy or normal for their age, height, and build.