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also undersize
as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
though a football all-star in high school, he was just a mediocre, undersized player at the college level
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Recent Examples of undersized
Taaffe is undersized at 6 feet, 190 pounds but had seven interceptions over his past three seasons with the Longhorns.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s speed off the line from defensive tackle at 29 overall, though perhaps undersized.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Ponds is an undersized (5-9, 173 pounds), but physical cornerback who will likely exceed expectations.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
In circumstances similar to the ones surrounding the Cheboygan Lock and Dam's ongoing failure scare, the Midland area dams were old and undersized, privately owned, poorly maintained and on regulators' radar for years before a massive spring flood destroyed them.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s speed off the line from defensive tackle at 29 overall, though perhaps undersized.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Ponds is an undersized (5-9, 173 pounds), but physical cornerback who will likely exceed expectations.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
In circumstances similar to the ones surrounding the Cheboygan Lock and Dam's ongoing failure scare, the Midland area dams were old and undersized, privately owned, poorly maintained and on regulators' radar for years before a massive spring flood destroyed them.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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The diminutive vehicle isn’t a weakling, either.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yet the dark and moody diminutive space, designed with every detail carefully considered, feels airy and light, in no small part thanks to the thoughtful staff who bring life and a sense of place.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its gibbous disk appears small and featureless.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Trump has signed executive orders to reduce housing regulatory burdens and help smaller banks provide mortgages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Rust spores overwinter in leaf debris and infect new foliage in spring with as little as two to four hours of moisture.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But certain elements of the package, such as a proposal to expand mayoral authority, received little direct attention during Thursday’s public comment.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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