Undigested
(adjective)
- Not broken down or processed by the digestive system; not yet absorbed or assimilated into the body.
- Not yet processed, understood, or resolved; not fully dealt with or comprehended.
Origin:
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + digested, which is derived from the verb 'digest' meaning to break down food into simpler substances for absorption by the body.
Examples:
- The undigested food particles in the patient's stool indicated that they were not fully breaking down the nutrients in their diet.
- After eating a large meal, many people feel discomfort from the undigested food sitting in their stomachs.
- The complex philosophical ideas presented in the lecture remained largely undigested by the audience, who struggled to understand and retain the information.
- Many people carry the emotional and psychological baggage of their past experiences, often leaving them feeling undigested and unresolved.
- The undigested details and information from the lengthy report proved too much for the team to handle, leading to confusion and misinterpretation.