underpowered

adjective

un·​der·​pow·​ered ˌən-dər-ˈpau̇(-ə)rd 

1

: driven by an engine of insufficient power

2

: having or supplied with insufficient power

Examples of underpowered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier models in the RX10 series used Sony's NP-FW50 battery, a rechargeable that's underpowered by modern standards and has mostly fallen out of use since the RX10 IV's release. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Gasperini would typically pair the Brazilian with a defensive-minded player — Teun Koopmeiners or Marten de Roon — in a 3-4-3, and his all-action play went a long way towards ensuring the midfield two never looked underpowered. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 June 2026

On opening night there were technical snafus that included the sound and video being off-sync, underpowered microphones and camera issues. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026

Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable. — Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for underpowered

• cowered
• floured
• flowered
• froward
• glowered
• powered
• scoured
• showered
• soured
• towered
• devoured
• empowered