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

• diminutive
• small

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

Despite being slightly undersized at 5-foot-10, Skattebo is a versatile talent in the backfield. —Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025

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

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