"unthriving" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more unthriving [comparative], most unthriving [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + thriving. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|thriving}} un- + thriving Head templates: {{en-adj}} unthriving (comparative more unthriving, superlative most unthriving)
  1. Failing to thrive; weak or sickly.
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