Malnourished (adjective)

1. Not receiving adequate nutrition for physical and mental development.
2. Underfed, deprived of essential nutrients.

Origin:

The word 'malnourished' was first used in the late 19th century and comes from the old french word 'malnourir', which means 'to undernourish'. it is a combination of the prefix 'mal-' meaning 'bad' and 'nourish' meaning 'to provide food for'.

Examples:

1. The malnourished child was taken to the hospital for treatment.
2. The malnourished dogs were rescued from the abusive owner.
3. Many refugees in the camp were malnourished and in need of proper food.
4. The malnourished state of the plants was due to a lack of water and sunlight.
5. The malnourished man was unable to perform even basic tasks due to his weak physical condition.