1. past tense and past participle of misfeed; to feed incorrectly or improperly
Usage: often used in technical contexts involving machines or animals

1. inadequately or improperly nourished; not fed enough or with the wrong food

Examples

• The printer misfed the paper, causing the document to jam.
• The misfed animals showed signs of poor health and weakness.
• She realized the baby had been misfed when he failed to gain weight.
• The machine misfed several sheets before we adjusted the settings.
• Misfed livestock often develop behavioral problems.
• The veterinarian determined the dog had been misfed for months.