stunted

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été empêché de croître ou de se développer pleinement, ou dont la croissance a été entravée, souvent de manière anormale ou incomplète.

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.

   dont la croissance a été entravée

   • 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.

   Synonymesruntyunderdevelopedundersized

   Antonymesdevelopedflourishingfull-growngrownmaturedthriving

2. Limited in developmentB2formal

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

   entravé dans son développement

   • 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.

   Synonymesstifledunderdevelopedundeveloped

   Antonymesadvanceddevelopedflourishingprosperousthriving

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'entraver ou de ralentir la croissance, le développement ou le progrès de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

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.

   entraver la croissance

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antonymesadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   Faire un exploit

   • 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.