stunted — Having been prevented from growing or developing properly. Remaining smaller or less developed than normal due to adverse conditions.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having been prevented from growing or developing properly. Remaining smaller or less developed than normal due to adverse conditions.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌntəd/
Example Sentences
- The houseplant looked stunted because I forgot to water it for three months.
- His emotional development seemed stunted after years of isolation.
- The stunted career of the promising actor ended when he refused to do romantic scenes.
stunted
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstʌntəd/]
Having been prevented from growing or developing properly. Remaining smaller or less developed than normal due to adverse conditions.
Having been prevented from growing or developing properly. Remaining smaller or less developed than normal due to adverse conditions.
Forever hunted by harsh conditions, this stunted tree wanted to grow tall!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'stunt' meaning 'foolish or dull,' which evolved by the 16th century to mean 'to hinder growth or development.'
Breakdown
stunt (to check growth) + -ed (past participle suffix forming adjective)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The houseplant looked stunted because I forgot to water it for three months.”
“His emotional development seemed stunted after years of isolation.”
“The stunted career of the promising actor ended when he refused to do romantic scenes.”
“Malnutrition can cause stunted growth in children.”
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