Definition of STUNTED

stunted

Meanings

Verb

  • check the growth or development of
  • perform a stunt or stunts
  • simple past and past participle of stunt

Adjective Satellite

  • inferior in size or quality
    • "old stunted thorn trees"

Adj

  • Prevented from growing or developing fully and hence shorter and stockier that usual.
  • Of a person: shorter than usual for one's age.

Synonyms

scrawny, scrubby, stunt

Scrabble Score: 8

stunted is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stunted is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stunted is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

stunted is a valid Words With Friends word