underpowered
adjective
un·der·pow·ered
ˌən-dər-ˈpau̇(-ə)rd 
1
: driven by an engine of insufficient power
2
: having or supplied with insufficient power
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Even with the more potent 3.2-liter V-6, the NSX is somewhat underpowered, and was even when new.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
But otherwise, the musical performances are underpowered, lacking much movement, personality, or surprise.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
And health executives, lawyers, and those in the halls of Congress are worried that the federal government’s response is underpowered, underfunded, and overly focused on protecting hospitals — even as Change proved that weaknesses are widespread.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
Health executives, lawyers, and those in the halls of Congress are worried that the federal government’s response is underpowered, underfunded, and overly focused on protecting hospitals — even as Change proved that weaknesses are widespread.
—Darius Tahir, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
But otherwise, the musical performances are underpowered, lacking much movement, personality, or surprise.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
And health executives, lawyers, and those in the halls of Congress are worried that the federal government’s response is underpowered, underfunded, and overly focused on protecting hospitals — even as Change proved that weaknesses are widespread.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
Health executives, lawyers, and those in the halls of Congress are worried that the federal government’s response is underpowered, underfunded, and overly focused on protecting hospitals — even as Change proved that weaknesses are widespread.
—Darius Tahir, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Underpowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underpowered. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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