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UNDERNOURISHED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word undernourished. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word undernourished. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNDERNOURISHED

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emaciated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

famished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely hungry

malnourished
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not being provided with adequate nourishment

starved
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• suffering from lack of food

• extremely hungry

underfed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not getting adequate food

unfed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not fed

• not given support

wasted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• not used to good advantage

• very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

malnourish
verbv
verb

• provide with insufficient quality or quantity of nourishment

Best Hypernyms For UNDERNOURISHED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for undernourished, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
debilitated emaciated famished feed frail give impoverished malnourished starved unhealthy wasted weak

Alternatives for EMACIATED

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