as in haggard
not getting enough food or not getting enough healthy food for good health and growth
undernourished children
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Recent Examples of undernourished
Frail, undernourished, lacking sufficient clothing, and shoeless, Kammo is overburdened by chores and in constant fear of chastisement.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Fueling your body inadequately will leave you feeling dissatisfied and undernourished.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to dealing with mange, both puppies were undernourished and infested with intestinal worms.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Factors like immune health and body fat play a role; if someone is already undernourished, their health will deteriorate quickly, after a few days without food.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for undernourished
JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Fueling your body inadequately will leave you feeling dissatisfied and undernourished.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to dealing with mange, both puppies were undernourished and infested with intestinal worms.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Factors like immune health and body fat play a role; if someone is already undernourished, their health will deteriorate quickly, after a few days without food.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undernourished
Adjective
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Now, the film is a downright classic, centering on three haggard witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) who go on a hilarious misadventure while trying to remain young forever.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to skiing excursions, the winter sports menu includes such trying activities as snow shoe walking, ice diving, and dog sledding—great backdrops in front of which drunken or haggard travelers can snip at each other.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Due to the inability to absorb adequate nutrients, the body might become malnourished.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Erie Police Animal Control said someone found a severely malnourished dog wandering around the 1300 block of Reliance Pass on Monday.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Undernourished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undernourished. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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