Definition

Not providing the nutrients or energy that the body needs to be healthy.

Example

Many fast foods are considered unnourishing because they lack essential vitamins and minerals.

Conversation

I read that some snacks can be really unnourishing.

Yeah, like those chips that are just full of empty calories.

Exactly! I try to avoid anything that feels unnourishing now.

Same here! It's better to choose something healthy instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unnourishing → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "nourish" (from Old French *nourrir*, meaning to feed or provide sustenance) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "unnourishing" means not providing nourishment or sustenance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') providing 'food' or 'sustenance' ('nourish') — that's why unnourishing means lacking in nourishment.

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