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stunted
hindered from growing fully
In more detail
1. (adjective) having failed to grow to a normal size; smaller than expected because of poor conditions
2. (adjective) prevented from developing or progressing normally
Examples
- 1. The plants in the dark corner remained stunted and weak.
- 2. Years of poverty stunted his educational development.
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