adjective
- having failed to grow or develop to normal size or extent
Examples
- The drought left the corn crop stunted and yellowed.
- Years of malnutrition had left the child stunted in growth.
- The bonsai tree’s stunted appearance was carefully cultivated.
- Poor soil conditions resulted in stunted vegetables in the garden.
- The economic crisis led to stunted development in the region.
- His stunted emotional growth made relationships difficult.