Vocabulary Entry

undernourish

|verb • adjective

verb

To provide insufficient nourishment or food; to deprive of essential nutrients.

Example Sentences

"Many people in developing countries are undernourished due to lack of access to food."

"The charity aims to help undernourished children gain weight and strength."

"If we don't address the issue, countless families will continue to be undernourished."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The undernourished children were taken to a clinic for treatment."

"Programs were initiated to assist undernourished families in the region."

"The report highlighted the plight of undernourished populations worldwide."