Malnourished

Pronunciation: /mælˈnɜːrɪʃt/

Malnourished (adj)

  1. Not getting enough food or nutrients to keep the body healthy and strong.
  2. Having an unhealthy balance of nutrients, so the body cannot work properly.

Malnourished (adjective)

Examples

  • The child looked malnourished after weeks without enough food.
  • Many people become malnourished when they cannot get enough food.