underfed

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She and other relatives say the men weren’t plotting a coup but raising concerns about issues such as underfed soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But even though the Storm Corps' training is more advanced than that of regular North Korean units, the soldiers are still underfed and even malnourished.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

Others were dehydrated, underfed, injured or living in poor conditions, including one building that did not have air conditioning.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The young, underfed Hirschman’s baggy pants and worn leather jacket demonstrate his rebel and refugee status.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

A thin and mournful-looking bird, somewhat like a small and underfed vulture in appearance, the Augurey is greenish black.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling