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underweight

UK
/ˈʌndəweɪt/
US
/ˈʌndərweɪt/

Translations

underweightnoun
underweights
pl
UK
/ˌʌndəˈweɪt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈweɪt/
insuffisance pondéraleSens médical.
The doctor expressed concern about her underweight and recommended a nutritional plan.
Le médecin s'est inquiété de son insuffisance pondérale et a recommandé un plan nutritionnel.
Additional translations
déficit de poidsSens mesurable; emploi plus technique.
underweightadjective
more underweight
Comp.
most underweight
Super.
UK
/ˈʌndəweɪt/
US
/ˈʌndərweɪt/
sous-pondéréSens financier; se dit d'un portefeuille ou d'un actif.
The fund is underweight in technology stocks compared with the index.
Le fonds est sous-pondéré en actions technologiques par rapport à l'indice.
de poids insuffisantEn parlant d'une personne ou d'un animal.
The doctor said the child was underweight for her age.
Le médecin a dit que l'enfant avait un poids insuffisant pour son âge.
Synonyms
lean
slender
scrawny
skinny
emaciated
insufficient weight
thin
Antonyms
overweight

Definitions

underweightnoun
A condition in which a person weighs less than what is considered normal or healthy for their age and height.
The doctor expressed concern about her underweight and recommended a nutritional plan.
The amount by which something is less than the expected or required weight.
The shipment was rejected due to an underweight of several kilograms.
underweightadjective
Weighing less than is normal, healthy, or required.
The doctor expressed concern that the child was underweight for her age.
Having a proportionally smaller allocation than a benchmark or recommended level, especially in a financial portfolio.
The fund is underweight in technology stocks compared with the index.
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