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undernourished

/ˈʌndərˌnʌrɪʃt/
/ˈʌndənərɪʃt/
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Definitions of undernourished
  1. adjective
    not getting adequate food
    “badly undernourished
    synonyms: ill-fed, underfed
    malnourished
    not being provided with adequate nourishment
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