underinflated

adjective

un·​der·​in·​flat·​ed ˌən-dər-in-ˈflā-təd 

: not sufficiently inflated

underinflated tires

underinflation

ˌən-dər-in-ˈflā-shən 

noun

Examples of underinflated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Never drive on an underinflated or flat tire. — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026

Worn or underinflated tires are more likely to suffer damage from a pothole. — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

Driving on underinflated tires can create weak spots that could still fail later, even after the tires are back at the right pressure. — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025

Check your tire pressure regularly, since underinflated tires create more friction on the road and cause your car to use more gas. — Sacbee.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underinflated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated