underfed

UK
/ˌʌndəˈfɛd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈfɛd/
underfedadjective
more underfed
Comp.
most underfed
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndəˈfɛd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈfɛd/
Translations
The underfed dog looked weak and tired.
Недокормленный пес выглядел слабым и уставшим.
Additional translations
Definitions
Not having received enough food or nourishment.
The underfed children showed signs of malnutrition and needed immediate care.
underfeedverb

underfed

Past Simple

underfed
Past Simple
underfed
Past Participle
underfeeding
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈfiːd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈfid/
Translations
If you underfeed the plants, they will not grow properly.
Если недокармливать растения, они не будут правильно расти.
Definitions
To provide insufficient food to someone or something.
The farmer was criticized for underfeeding his livestock, leading to their poor health.
To supply a machine, furnace, or similar device with fuel or other material from below.
The technician underfeeds the boiler with coal via a screw conveyor.
Synonyms
Antonyms
underfeedadjective
Definitions
Designed to receive or supply material from below.
The plant installed an underfeed stoker to improve combustion efficiency.