Basic Details
Word: Stunted
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Limited in growth or development; not growing properly.
Synonyms: Undeveloped, hindered, restricted
Antonyms: Grown, developed, expanded
Idioms and Phrases
- Stunted at the start: Referring to something that did not begin well and continued to struggle. Example: "His education was stunted at the start due to a lack of resources."
- Stunted growth: This phrase describes both physical growth and development in skills or abilities. Example: "Her fear of speaking in public led to stunted growth in her confidence."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The plant had stunted growth due to poor soil and lack of sunlight.
Example 2: His lack of practice resulted in a stunted understanding of the game.
Example 3: The economic crisis left many businesses with stunted development in their projects.
Fun Fact
The word "stunt" comes from the Old French word "estunter," meaning to overwhelm or stop, reflecting how growth can be halted or reduced.
Famous Quote
"You cannot become what you want by remaining what you are." — Oprah Winfrey. This relates to "stunted" as it emphasizes the importance of fostering growth and change.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stunted" mean?
a) Growing quickly
b) Limited in growth
c) Strong and healthy
d) Moving freely
Answer: b) Limited in growth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stunted"?
a) Developed
b) Hindered
c) Expanded
d) Flourished
Answer: b) Hindered
3. Which sentence uses "stunted" correctly?
a) The stunted athlete won the race.
b) The stunted tree was much taller than others.
c) The stunted vegetables did not grow as expected.
d) The stunted fish swam quickly.
Answer: c) The stunted vegetables did not grow as expected.
4. Which idiom means the same as "stunted"?
a) Stunted growth
b) Out of the woods
c) As thick as thieves
d) Cut to the bone
Answer: a) Stunted growth
5. What is the opposite of "stunted"?
a) N/A
b) Hindered
c) Grown
d) Restricted
Answer: c) Grown
