adjective
- not having enough food; inadequately nourished
Examples
- The underfed children in the refugee camp needed immediate medical attention.
- The rescue dog was clearly underfed and required a careful feeding program.
- Many underfed animals were found at the neglected farm.
- The underfed population struggled with health problems related to malnutrition.
- She looked pale and underfed after months of poor eating habits.
- The charity works to help underfed families in impoverished areas.