malnourishing

[US]/[ˈmælˌnʊərɪʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈmælˌnʊərɪʃɪŋ]/

Translation

adj.causing or tending to cause malnutrition; inadequate in nourishment.
v.To cause malnutrition in; to provide inadequate nourishment for.
adv.In a way that causes malnutrition.

Phrases & Collocations

malnourishing diet

malnourishing effects

severely malnourishing

malnourishing conditions

malnourishing food

malnourishing children

Example Sentences

the child's growth was severely stunted due to a malnourishing diet.

living on the streets, he faced the risk of a malnourishing existence.

relying solely on processed foods can lead to a malnourishing lifestyle.

the prolonged famine resulted in widespread and malnourishing conditions.

she worried about her elderly father's malnourishing habits and limited food intake.

the refugees struggled with malnourishing circumstances and a lack of resources.

a malnourishing diet can weaken the immune system and increase vulnerability to illness.

the study highlighted the dangers of a malnourishing diet for young children.

they implemented programs to combat malnourishing practices in vulnerable communities.

the soil's poor quality contributed to malnourishing crops and limited yields.

the animal shelter worked to provide nutritious food, reversing the malnourishing cycle for rescued pets.

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