Malnourished
Pronunciation: /mælˈnɜːrɪʃt/
Malnourished (adj)
- Not getting enough food or nutrients to keep the body healthy and strong.
- 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.