underweight (Meaning)
underweight (s)
being very thin
Synonyms & Antonyms of underweight
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Antonyms:
- voluminous
- super
- goodly
- extensive
- considerable
- sizable
- substantial
- extensive
- ponderous
- handsome
- big
- goodly
- ponderous
- massive
- handsome
- substantial
- jumbo
- super
- huge
- voluminous
- oversized
- massive
- hefty
- huge
- hefty
- weighty
- jumbo
- oversize
- great
- sizable
- sizeable
- oversize
- leaden
- oversized
- weighty
- great
- sizeable
- big
- leaden
- considerable
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underweight Sentence Examples
- The child was diagnosed as underweight, with a body mass index below the fifth percentile.
- Malnutrition contributed to the patient's underweight condition.
- Anorexia nervosa can lead to extreme underweight and health complications.
- Underweight individuals may experience fatigue, weakness, and impaired immune function.
- Children with underweight have a higher risk of growth and developmental delays.
- Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, can result in underweight.
- Underweight can increase the risk of osteoporosis, anemia, and infections.
- Health professionals recommend a balanced diet and regular exercise for underweight individuals to gain weight healthily.
- The prevalence of underweight is higher in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
- Early detection and intervention are crucial for addressing underweight and its associated health risks.
FAQs About the word underweight
being very thin
lightweight, thin, light, undersize, weightless, feathery, small, tiny, undersized,fragile
large, large, heavy, heavy,overweight, overweight, voluminous, super, goodly, extensive
The child was diagnosed as underweight, with a body mass index below the fifth percentile.
Malnutrition contributed to the patient's underweight condition.
Anorexia nervosa can lead to extreme underweight and health complications.
Underweight individuals may experience fatigue, weakness, and impaired immune function.
