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UNFED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unfed mean?
• UNFED (adjective)
The adjective UNFED has 2 senses:
1. not fed
2. not given support
Familiarity information: UNFED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not fed
Similar:
malnourished (not being provided with adequate nourishment)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not given support
Context example:
a grudge that remained unfed
Similar:
unfueled (not provided with fuel)
Context examples
In the meantime the fire remained unbuilt, the camp half pitched, and the dogs unfed.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
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