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Thin in an unattractive or unhealthy way

thin

adjective

someone who is thin has very little fat on their body

skinny

adjective

very thin, in a way that is not attractive. Someone who is thin in an attractive way is slender or slim

underweight

adjective

thinner and lighter than normal, especially in a way that is unhealthy

gaunt

adjective

very thin, usually because you are sick, tired, or worried

scrawny

adjective

very thin, in a way that is not attractive or healthy

lanky

adjective

tall, thin, and not very graceful

emaciated

adjective

extremely thin because of serious illness or lack of food

anorexic

adjective

extremely thin

gangling

adjective

very tall and thin, with long arms and legs, and not graceful

be (all) skin and bone(s)

to be very thin in a way that is not healthy or attractive

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