Synonyms for

Malnourished

Verb / mæˈlnɜ:ɪʃt / Another word for malnourished — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Malnourished means suffering from a lack of proper nutrition or not getting enough food that is needed to stay healthy.

Synonyms & similar words

nourished malnourish undernourish undernourished starved deprived emaciated thin gaunt wasted skeletal underfed famished hungry weak unhealthy ill-fed scrawny meager lean

Example sentences

  1. 1. The malnourished child could not concentrate in class because of hunger.
  2. 2. The doctor provided special food to help the malnourished patient gain weight.
  3. 3. The malnourished plants needed more sunlight and water to grow properly.
  4. 4. The animal shelter rescued a malnourished dog from the streets.
  5. 5. It is important to provide balanced meals to prevent becoming malnourished.

Quotes

  • 1. 'The hunger of the world is a malnourished heart.' - Steve Maraboli
  • 2. 'No child should be too hungry to learn, too malnourished to grow, or too weak to play.' - Kofi Annan
  • 3. 'We cannot build a sustainable world without ending hunger and malnutrition.' - José Graziano da Silva

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