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underweight

adjective

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Meaning

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Having a weight that is lower than what is considered healthy or normal.

Example Sentence

The doctor advised the child to eat more because they were significantly underweight for their age.

Usage Note

Used to describe a person, animal, or object that has less body weight than is considered healthy or standard for its type, often in medical or nutritional contexts.