stunted

• Diz-se daquilo cujo crescimento ou desenvolvimento foi impedido ou retardado, ficando abaixo do tamanho ou potencial normal. Pode se referir a plantas, pessoas, animais ou ao desenvolvimento físico, intelectual ou emocional.

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.

   Com crescimento atrofiado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosruntyunderdevelopedundersized

   Antônimosdevelopedflourishingfull-growngrownmaturedthriving

2. Limited in developmentB2formal

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

   Com desenvolvimento prejudicado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosstifledunderdevelopedundeveloped

   Antônimosadvanceddevelopedflourishingprosperousthriving

• Verbo usado para impedir ou retardar o crescimento, o desenvolvimento ou o progresso de algo ou alguém.

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.

   Impedir o crescimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antônimosadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   Fazer acrobacia perigosa

   • 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.