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undernourished

[uhn-der-nur-isht, -nuhr-] / ˌʌn dərˈnɜr ɪʃt, -ˈnʌr- /




ADJECTIVE
starved
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They've also brought growing unease: why are so many of them undernourished and dying?

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

Nearly half of the country is undernourished, according to the United Nations, shrinking the potential pool of players.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

When someone is underweight or undernourished, the immediate goal is medical stability—even if it means relying entirely on “safe foods” to get there.

From Slate Jan. 4, 2025

"We believe this new model will help us investigate many of the major challenges facing undernourished children, including higher rates of infection and changes in cognitive development," said Cowardin, part of UVA's Department of Pediatrics.

From Science Daily May 10, 2024

And at this time of year, it was important to pick good spots to rest undernourished bones.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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