Synonyms for undernourished
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Provided with insufficient nourishment to sustain proper health and growth.
Example sentences
- malnourished Many children at this school are malnourished.
- puny I don't envy your puny human brain.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| undernourished | falling | |
| malnourished | steady | |
| underfed | falling | |
| puny | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- puny2
- 6 letters
- wasted2
- 8 letters
- underfed
- 12 letters
- malnourished3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (puny2 = 2 syllables).