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Scrawniness

Definition:

Scrawniness refers to the state or characteristic of being physically thin, frail, or underdeveloped, either in terms of body size or muscle tone.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a) The quality or state of being excessively thin or undernourished.

b) The lack of muscular development in an individual.

c) The condition of being physically weak or emaciated.

2. Adjective:

a) Describing someone or something as extremely thin or underweight.

b) Referring to an individual who lacks significant muscle mass.

c) Characterizing a person or animal as weak or feeble.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

a) Her scrawniness indicated her struggle with malnutrition.

b) Despite his scrawniness, he possessed remarkable endurance in long-distance running.

c) The scrawniness of the stray cat suggested it had been living on the streets for a while.

Adjective:

a) The scrawniness of the model on the runway sparked a debate on body image in the fashion industry.

b) John's scrawniness prevented him from lifting heavy objects as easily as his teammates.

c) The dog's scrawniness made it clear that it had suffered from neglect and abuse.

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