Underweight
(adjective)
- Having less weight than is considered healthy or normal, often measured by body mass index.
- Lacking the necessary or adequate amount of weight, bulk, or substance.
Origin:
From under- + weight, ultimately from old english weġtan, "to weigh".
Examples:
- The patient was underweight, having a low body mass index and poor nutritional status.
- The horse was underweight, lacking muscle mass and body condition.
- The package was underweight, not containing the advertised amount of product.
- The building was underweight, lacking sufficient structural support and stability.
- The argument was underweight, lacking evidence and logic to support the conclusion.