adj

stunted

Stunted (adj) means Prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result. Example: “The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades.”

adj

Prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result.

"The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades."

"Years of malnutrition left the children with stunted growth."

How to use stunted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHeld back from growing to full size or maturity.

Common pairings

stunted growth stunted development

Word forms

more stunted comparative, most stunted superlative

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Rhymes for stunted

hunted haunted mounted undaunted discounted unaccounted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stunted” mean?

The word “stunted” means prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result. In plain terms, held back from growing to full size or maturity.

How do you use “stunted” in a sentence?

Here is “stunted” used in a sentence: “The stunted trees on the cliff had been battered by wind for decades.”

What part of speech is “stunted”?

“Stunted” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of stunted?

"stunted" (adj) means prevented from growing or developing fully; smaller than normal as a result.