Undigested (adjective)

  1. Not broken down or processed by the digestive system; not yet absorbed or assimilated into the body.
  2. 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:

  1. The undigested food particles in the patient's stool indicated that they were not fully breaking down the nutrients in their diet.
  2. After eating a large meal, many people feel discomfort from the undigested food sitting in their stomachs.
  3. The complex philosophical ideas presented in the lecture remained largely undigested by the audience, who struggled to understand and retain the information.
  4. Many people carry the emotional and psychological baggage of their past experiences, often leaving them feeling undigested and unresolved.
  5. The undigested details and information from the lengthy report proved too much for the team to handle, leading to confusion and misinterpretation.
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