underexercise

1 of 2

intransitive verb

: to exercise too little
overeating and underexercising

underexercise

2 of 2

noun

"
: inadequate amount or frequency of exercise

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

under entry 1 + exercise, verb

Noun

under entry 3 + exercise, noun

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“Underexercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underexercise. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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