stunted

• Beschreibt etwas, das daran gehindert wurde, sich zu voller Größe oder zu seinem vollen Potenzial zu entwickeln; oft in Bezug auf Wachstum, Entwicklung oder Reifung. Auch bildlich für gehemmte oder verkümmerte Entwicklung gebraucht.

Describes something that has been prevented from growing or developing to its full size or potential.

1. B2formal

   Having been prevented from growing or developing to full size or potential.

   Im Wachstum gehemmt

   • The lack of sunlight caused stunted growth in the plants.
   • Malnutrition in childhood can lead to stunted physical development.
   • The tree remained stunted due to the poor soil conditions.

   Synonymeruntyunderdevelopedundersized

   Antonymedevelopedflourishingfull-growngrownmaturedthriving

2. Limited in developmentB2formal

   Restricted or hindered in emotional, intellectual, or social progress.

   In der Entwicklung zurückgeblieben

   • His emotional growth was stunted by a traumatic childhood.
   • The child's language skills were stunted due to lack of interaction.
   • Years of isolation left him with stunted social abilities.

   Synonymestifledunderdevelopedundeveloped

   Antonymeadvanceddevelopedflourishingprosperousthriving

• Verb, das bedeutet, das Wachstum, die Entwicklung oder den Fortschritt von etwas oder jemandem zu behindern, zu verlangsamen oder zu hemmen; auch im Sinne von 'Kunststück' gibt es kein eigenes Verb.

A verb used to indicate the act of hindering or impeding the growth, development, or progress of something or someone.

1. Hinder growth or developmentB2formal

   To slow down or prevent the normal growth, progress, or development of something.

   Wachstum hemmen

   • Poor nutrition can stunt a child's physical growth.
   • The lack of sunlight stunted the plant's development.
   • Constant criticism can stunt a person's emotional maturity.

   Synonymearrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antonymeadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

   To perform a dangerous or impressive physical feat, often for entertainment or in a film.

   Einen Stunt ausführen

   • The actor stunted for the action scene without a double.
   • He stunted on his skateboard, jumping over three cars.
   • Professional drivers often stunt in car commercials.