adjective

malnourished

Malnourished (adjective) means suffering from a lack of proper nutrition. Example: “The charity provides food aid to malnourished children.”

adjective

Suffering from a lack of proper nutrition.

"The charity provides food aid to malnourished children."

"Years of poor diet had left him weak and malnourished."

How to use malnourished

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot getting enough of the right food to stay healthy.

more malnourished comparative, most malnourished superlative

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The charity provides food aid to _____ children.

From mal- ("bad") plus "nourished."

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What does “malnourished” mean?

The word “malnourished” means suffering from a lack of proper nutrition. In plain terms, not getting enough of the right food to stay healthy.

How do you use “malnourished” in a sentence?

Here is “malnourished” used in a sentence: “The charity provides food aid to malnourished children.”

What is the opposite of “malnourished”?

The opposite of “malnourished” — its antonyms — is well-fed.

What part of speech is “malnourished”?

“Malnourished” is an adjective.

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