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Definitions

underweight

[uhn-der-weyt, uhn-der-weyt] / ˈʌn dərˈweɪt, ˈʌn dərˌweɪt /
ADJECTIVE
thin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
malnourished starved undernourished
WEAK
angular bony gangly puny scrawny shadow skeleton skin and bones skinny stringbean undersized
Antonyms
WEAK
chubby fat overweight plump thick

Example Sentences

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The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It reiterates its underweight ratings on Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM and Kuehne+Nagel stocks and its overweight stance on DSV and DHL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It uses an individual’s weight and height to calculate a figure that fits into one of four categories: underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Wells Fargo downgraded Conagra Brands, Campbell’s, and General Mills to underweight due to inflation and economic concerns.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

He was two hundred pounds underweight and chronically tired.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.