undersized
adjective
un·der·sized
ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd 
variants
or less commonly undersize
: of a size less than is common, proper, normal, or average
undersized trout
Synonyms
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
Newton may be undersized (6-2, 304) for some teams — so was Donald — but he’s been a disruptive force the last two seasons against the run and pass.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
However, by leveraging AI to analyze real-world data such as driving and charging patterns, OEMs can determine whether the battery is oversized, undersized or just right for their target market.
—Mayank Sikaria, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
McCray is a bit undersized at 6-foot-4 but makes good use of his leaping ability, averaging over four offensive rebounds and nine total rebounds per game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2024
The cause of the collapse was blamed on undersized gusset plates, and a warped plate bent away from the thicker steal beam it’s supposed to rest on serves as a stark visual reminder of the importance of sound civil engineering.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024
Though undersized at 6-2 and 295 pounds, Newton has made a habit of wrestling past blockers and making plays in the backfield.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Since backup center Mason Plumlee sprained his left knee in a Nov. 6 loss at New York, the Clippers initially turned to second-year forward Moussa Diabate for help but have more often been forced to turn to undersized bench lineups that have produced varying levels of success.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
People increasingly moved to cities like New York, where housing was undersized and overstuffed, and American inventors responded with a wave of patent applications for folding, multifunctional furniture.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
Minus some of the on-court theatrics, it’s been one of the best versions of a four-time NBA champion, playing as an undersized post who willingly defends and brings out the best in his teammates.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
However, by leveraging AI to analyze real-world data such as driving and charging patterns, OEMs can determine whether the battery is oversized, undersized or just right for their target market.
—Mayank Sikaria, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
McCray is a bit undersized at 6-foot-4 but makes good use of his leaping ability, averaging over four offensive rebounds and nine total rebounds per game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2024
The cause of the collapse was blamed on undersized gusset plates, and a warped plate bent away from the thicker steal beam it’s supposed to rest on serves as a stark visual reminder of the importance of sound civil engineering.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024
Though undersized at 6-2 and 295 pounds, Newton has made a habit of wrestling past blockers and making plays in the backfield.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Since backup center Mason Plumlee sprained his left knee in a Nov. 6 loss at New York, the Clippers initially turned to second-year forward Moussa Diabate for help but have more often been forced to turn to undersized bench lineups that have produced varying levels of success.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
People increasingly moved to cities like New York, where housing was undersized and overstuffed, and American inventors responded with a wave of patent applications for folding, multifunctional furniture.
—Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2024
Minus some of the on-court theatrics, it’s been one of the best versions of a four-time NBA champion, playing as an undersized post who willingly defends and brings out the best in his teammates.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
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undersized
adjective
un·der·sized
ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd
: smaller than is usual or standard
undersized fruit
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