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Definition of unnourished

unnourished

/ʌnˈnɜːrɪʃt/
un · nour · ished
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unnourished Lexical Profile

unnourished Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not supplied with the food or nutrients required for health, growth, and vitality.

Example

"The neglected garden had several unnourished plants that were wilting in the summer heat."

2

Not fostered, supported, or encouraged to develop (of a feeling, idea, or talent).

Example

"Left unnourished by lack of practice, his early musical talent gradually faded."

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• Rhymes for unnourished

• Nearby Words

unnoticeably
unnoticed
unnoticing
unnourished
unnourishing
unnuanced
unnumbered

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unnourished. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unnourished
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