unsuckled

/ˈʌnˈsʌkəld, ənˈsʌkəld/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of milk, especially as a nursing infant

“The mother was forced to unsuckle her baby due to health concerns.”

2. adjective

not having been given milk, especially as a nursing infant

“The unsuckled child cried loudly for its mother’s breast.”

3. noun

a person or animal that has not been given milk

“The doctor examined the unsuckled infant before administering a feeding.”

Synonyms

  • deprived
  • unfed

Antonyms

  • nursed
  • suckled