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unfed

 

[ ʌnˈfɛd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lacking food

The term 'unfed' describes a state of being without food. It can refer to animals or humans who have not been provided with nourishment. This condition can lead to hunger and malnutrition if prolonged. In a broader sense, it may also be used metaphorically to refer to situations where someone's needs or desires are not being met.

Synonyms

empty, hungry, starved

Examples of usage

  • The unfed stray cat roamed the streets looking for food.
  • The unfed children in the village faced health challenges.
  • When resources are scarce, unfed populations can grow significantly.
  • He felt unfed in his creative life, longing for inspiration.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não alimentado

🇮🇳 न खाया हुआ

🇩🇪 nicht gefüttert

🇮🇩 tidak diberi makan

🇺🇦 не нагодований

🇵🇱 nienażarty

🇯🇵 食べさせられていない

🇫🇷 non nourri

🇪🇸 no alimentado

🇹🇷 beslenmemiş

🇰🇷 먹이지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مغذى

🇨🇿 nekrmený

🇸🇰 neživený

🇨🇳 未喂养的

🇸🇮 nehranjen

🇮🇸 ófóðraður

🇰🇿 тамақтандырылмаған

🇬🇪 არაპურებული

🇦🇿 qidalanmamış

🇲🇽 no alimentado

Word origin

The word 'unfed' is formed by the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', combined with the past participle of 'feed'. The root word 'feed' originates from Old English 'fēdan', which meant 'to nourish', 'to provide food', and is related to the word 'fēt', meaning 'to supply' or 'to sustain'. The use of 'unfed' has expanded over time from primarily referring to animals, to a more abstract usage concerning emotional and psychological needs. It reflects the condition of absence of nourishment and can be applied to both physical hunger and metaphorical situations, such as unmet needs in life or creativity. The evolution of its meaning encompasses a range of implications relating to care, sustenance, and fulfillment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,348 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.