adj
underactive
Underactive (adj) means not as active as it usually should be.
adj
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Not as active as it usually should be.
"Thus a person with an underactive thyroid can gain weight even on a low-calorie diet."
— , Healthy by Choice (1989)
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Etymology
Formed from under- and active.
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What is the meaning of underactive?
"underactive" (adj) means not as active as it usually should be.
What is another word for underactive?
Other words for "underactive" include hypoactive.
What is the opposite of underactive?
Opposites of "underactive" include hyperactive, overactive.
