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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underfeeding

/ˌʌndərˈfiːdɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does underfeeding mean?

noun

The act of feeding someone or something less than the necessary amount of food, or the state of being fed insufficiently.

Example

"The doctor warned the patient about the dangers of underfeeding during the recovery period."

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