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Malnourished: meaning, definitions and examples

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malnourished

 

[ ˌmælˈnʌrɪʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

health

Suffering from malnutrition, typically resulting from a lack of proper nutrients in the diet.

Synonyms

poorly nourished, underfed, undernourished

Examples of usage

  • Children in the famine-stricken region were malnourished and in need of immediate medical attention.
  • The malnourished patients were put on a special diet to help them regain their strength.

Translations

Translations of the word "malnourished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desnutrido

🇮🇳 कुपोषित

🇩🇪 unterernährt

🇮🇩 kurang gizi

🇺🇦 недоїдання

🇵🇱 niedożywiony

🇯🇵 栄養失調

🇫🇷 malnutri

🇪🇸 desnutrido

🇹🇷 yetersiz beslenmiş

🇰🇷 영양실조

🇸🇦 سوء التغذية

🇨🇿 podvyživený

🇸🇰 podvýživený

🇨🇳 营养不良

🇸🇮 podhranjen

🇮🇸 illa nærður

🇰🇿 аштықтан жапа шеккен

🇬🇪 ნაკლებად განთავისუფლებული

🇦🇿 az qidalanmış

🇲🇽 desnutrido

Word origin

The word 'malnourished' originated from the combination of 'mal-' meaning 'bad' or 'wrong' and 'nourish' meaning 'to feed or nourish'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century. Malnourishment can lead to various health issues and is a significant concern in regions affected by poverty, famine, or limited access to food resources.

See also: nourishing, nourishment, undernourished, undernourishment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,760, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.