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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
An undersized, second-round pick from New Jersey has become the King of New York, a surprising hero for one of the NBA’s glory franchises.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Hungry and undersized, a litter of orange tabbies had been abandoned by their mother and were too fragile to go long without nourishment and care.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Blay, an undersized defensive tackle out of Miami, is a UDFA to watch.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Louis, who is 6 feet, 220 pounds, is undersized as a linebacker but has also been projected as an in-the-box safety.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Hungry and undersized, a litter of orange tabbies had been abandoned by their mother and were too fragile to go long without nourishment and care.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Blay, an undersized defensive tackle out of Miami, is a UDFA to watch.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Louis, who is 6 feet, 220 pounds, is undersized as a linebacker but has also been projected as an in-the-box safety.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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Winifried — whose preferred diminutive, also the name of the demon inside her, is Fred, not Winnie — isn’t the one being spooked here.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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That is what these playoffs have provided for Hutson, allowing more eyeballs to take in the well-roundedness of his game despite his diminutive size and his flashy offensive skills that can often divert the attention of those eyeballs elsewhere.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Below, shop the best little black dresses inspired by Michele’s posh, minimalist look for under $60 at Amazon, including knee-length, midi, and maxi options.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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More than 100 little, laughing faces were yelling thank you.—
Brian Lamar,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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