undersized

adjective

un·​der·​sized ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd How to pronounce undersized (audio)
variants or less commonly undersize
: of a size less than is common, proper, normal, or average
undersized trout

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
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Common inefficiencies, such as old windows, poor insulation, and undersized AC units, exacerbate this effect. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025 If the three slot players produce far more than the taller boundary receivers do, the Canes will need to accept being undersized at receiver. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025 Nicholas Rodriguez At 6-foot and 211 pounds, Rodriguez may be undersized, but he’s already made a big-time impact in 2025. Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025 The rebuild will aim to solve many of the outstanding campus issues such as undersized classrooms, underused space, and a big issue with the school’s plumbing. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for undersized

Word History

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undersized was in 1706

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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undersized. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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undersized

adjective
un·​der·​sized ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd How to pronounce undersized (audio)
: smaller than is usual or standard
undersized fruit

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