ill-fed
Definition
- Adjective: Not receiving adequate or sufficient food; undernourished or underfed.
Usage
- The word "ill-fed" is used to describe a person or animal whose diet is insufficient in quantity or quality, leading to poor health or a thin, weak appearance.
- It is a compound adjective formed from "ill-" (meaning badly or poorly) and "fed" (the past participle of "to feed").
- It is typically used in more formal or descriptive writing, such as reports, literature, or historical accounts.
Examples
- The charity's mission was to provide for the ill-fed population in the drought-stricken region.
- Historical records describe the ill-fed soldiers struggling through the harsh winter.
- An ill-fed animal often lacks the energy for normal activity.
Advanced Usage
- "Ill-fed and ill-clad": A classic literary pairing used to describe someone who is both poorly nourished and poorly clothed, emphasizing overall deprivation.
- The novel's protagonist grew up ill-fed and ill-clad, which fueled his ambition.
Variants and Related Words
- Underfed (adj): A more common synonym meaning not given enough food.
- Undernourished (adj): Specifically emphasizes a lack of proper nutrients necessary for health and growth.
- Malnourished (adj): A stronger, more clinical term for suffering from poor nutrition due to an insufficient or unbalanced diet.
- Starving (adj): Suffering or dying from extreme lack of food.
Synonyms
- Underfed
- Undernourished
- Malnourished
- Half-starved
- Gaunt (often a result of being ill-fed)
Antonyms
- Well-fed
- Nourished
- Healthy
- Plump
- Stout
Adjective
-
not getting adequate food
-
gaunt underfed children
-
badly undernourished
-
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ tương tự
Từ gần giống
