underweight
/ˌʌndərˈweɪt/
adjective
- Weighing less than what is considered normal, healthy, or expected.
- Many models are dangerously underweight, which can cause health problems.
- He was slightly underweight after his illness, but he is gaining weight now.
- The doctor said the puppy was underweight and needed more food.
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noun
- The state or condition of being below a normal or healthy weight.
- The nutritionist specializes in helping people with underweight.
- The scale showed underweight, so she started a meal plan.
- Underweight can be caused by poor diet or certain medical conditions.