meaning of 'no appetite'

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tamguatlay
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meaning of 'no appetite'

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When someone says he/she has no appetite does it mean that he/she cannot eat any food at all, as he is not hungry? Or does it also mean that he doesn't feel like eating although he can eat a little food if he/she wants to?

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Hello,

If someone says "I have no appetite." it means that person is not hungry and hasn't been hungry lately. Example: "After my surgery I had no appetite." This means that in general this person didn't feel like eating. I hope this helps!

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Many thanks, Alawton.
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I didn't know that

Thanks for your explanation
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No appetite means he/she doesnt want to eat because they are not hungry
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