Atrophied

/ˈætrəˌfiːd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

wasted away or reduced in size, typically due to disease or lack of use

After a long illness, her muscles had atrophied, making it difficult for her to walk.

reduced in effectiveness or vigor; declined

His atrophied interest in the project was evident when he stopped attending meetings.

underdeveloped or diminished in function

The atrophied state of the infrastructure made it hard for the city to support its growing population.

From Greek 'atrophia' meaning 'without nourishment'

muscle atrophy

a condition where muscles waste away due to lack of use or disease

atrophy of the brain

a medical condition where brain cells decrease in number or function

cognitive atrophy

a decline in mental abilities due to lack of stimulation

atrophy

the condition of wasting away or diminishing in size

deteriorate

to become progressively worse

depletion

the reduction in number or quantity of something

pale or weak

After that illness, he looks so atrophied; he hasn't got any strength left.

to lose touch or skill

She atrophied her cooking skills while living alone and eating takeout.