undernourished
Example Sentences
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Nearly half of the country is undernourished, according to the United Nations, shrinking the potential pool of players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
With Jacobsen in hand, I feel undernourished after every meal.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
When someone is underweight or undernourished, the immediate goal is medical stability—even if it means relying entirely on “safe foods” to get there.
From Slate • Jan. 4, 2025
He said he soon found himself in the same situation as the Filipinos – overworked and undernourished.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2024
“Your sister is undernourished and exhausted,” the doctor said.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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