Synonyms of undernourished

Verb

1. undernourish, malnourish, feed, give

usage: provide with insufficient quality or quantity of nourishment; "The stunted growth of these children shows that they are undernourished"

Adjective

1. ill-fed, underfed, undernourished, malnourished (vs. nourished)

usage: not getting adequate food; "gaunt underfed children"; "badly undernourished"

Definition and meaning of undernourished (Dictionary)