undersized

adjective

un·​der·​sized ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd 

variants or less commonly undersize

ˌən-dər-ˈsīz 

: of a size less than is common, proper, normal, or average

undersized trout

Synonyms of undersized

• diminutive
• small
• little

Examples of undersized in a Sentence

He is undersized for a basketball player.

though a football all-star in high school, he was just a mediocre, undersized player at the college level

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —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

Seven undersized lobsters were found on the commercial vessel, according to the report. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

Blay, an undersized defensive tackle out of Miami, is a UDFA to watch. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undersized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Kids Definition

undersized

adjective

un·​der·​sized ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd 

: smaller than is usual or standard

undersized fruit