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

With Smith still sidelined by a calf injury, the Bulls only have one true center — new addition Nick Richards — while leaning on undersized Guerschon Yabusele in the frontcourt. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

Faulkner also found a kindred spirit in quarterback Stetson Bennett, an undersized former walk-on. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026

But offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ lineage of success with undersized slot receivers didn’t hurt. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026

In Garland, the Clippers receive a talented, albeit undersized point guard who is still just 26. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undersized

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

Kids Definition

undersized

adjective

un·​der·​sized ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd 

: smaller than is usual or standard

undersized fruit