Adjective
the long illness left him frail and underweight
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Individuals who are underweight or have a history of eating disorders should also avoid it.1 People with medical conditions or those taking medications, especially for diabetes, should consult a healthcare professional before starting.—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025 Today, positioning is closer to neutral, according to the same analysts, but still underweight by historical standards.—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025 The fact that stocks continued to add to their gains throughout the day suggests there was significant buying from institutional investors who were either short or underweight the market, Hackett said.—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 12 May 2025 Aid workers say many children are dangerously underweight due to lack of food.—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for underweight
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