adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n-d ə r- ' n ə r-isht, - ' n ə -risht
Function: adjective
Date: 1910
1 : supplied with less than the minimum amount of the foods essential for sound health and growth
2 : poorly supplied with vital elements or qualities < undernourished independent libraries>
– un · der · nour · ish · ment \ - ' n ə r-ish-m ə nt, - ' n ə -rish- \ noun