Synonyms of minimized

minimized 1 of 2

adjective

as in undersized

Related Words

• undersized
• tiny
• small
• puny
• bitty
• miniature
• pocket
• mini
• diminutive
• wee
• smallish
• dinky
• minute
• teeny
• stunted
• pocket-size
• teeny-weeny
• slight
• squat
• dumpy
• compact
• flat
• stubby
• bantam
• pygmy
• stumpy
• half-pint
• scrubby
• squatty
• pint-size
• dwarf
• petite
• little
• short
• dwarfish
• low
• low-lying
• low-slung
• sawed-off

Dissimilar Words

• high
• lifted
• elevated
• tall
• raised
• lofty
• uplifted
• towering
• large
• high-rise
• statuesque
• altitudinous
• sizable
• upswept
• bulky
• voluminous
• big
• oversize
• outsize
• hefty
• rangy
• lanky
• largish
• gangling
• hulking
• gangly

minimized

2 of 2

verb

past tense of minimize

as in dismissed

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

sore losers trying to minimize the other team's victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• diminished
• criticized
• discounted
• denigrated
• disparaged
• belittled
• derogated
• decried
• depreciated
• dumped on
• denounced
• ran down
• condemned
• deprecated
• disliked
• cried down
• talked down
• played down
• wrote off
• bad-mouthed
• trashed
• poor-mouthed
• trash-talked
• vilipended
• scolded
• kissed off
• discredited
• dissed
• put down
• abused
• disapproved (of)
• maligned
• censured
• vilified
• slandered
• discommended
• disgraced
• reprehended
• aspersed
• defamed
• ripped
• traduced
• slurred
• reprobated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• magnified
• praised
• applauded
• approved
• exalted
• extolled
• lauded
• recommended
• acclaimed
• favored
• glorified
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• commended
• complimented
• countenanced
• eulogized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimized

Adjective

The Presidential Fitness Test was a public-school fixture for decades but was phased out under President Barack Obama in favor of a program that minimized competition and focused on long-term health. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Longtime rankings guru Loren Maxwell figured out a way to create high school football schedules with maximum competitive matchups and minimized travel … and then applied it to all 413 GHSA schools. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The adjustable headrest, pressure-minimized seat cushion, seat-depth control, and breathable mesh further contribute to the chair's adaptable character. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

From the United States losing in the round of 16 after the whole Folarin Balogun saga, to Argentina eventually going down to Spain in the final, the outcomes on the field in the end minimized whispers about potential FIFA meddling. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Average-to-hot weekend, with minimized Delta breeze This weekend will be another slightly above average stretch to enjoy the outdoors, with more sunshine to go around to add some extra heat. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Under Section 106, agencies more commonly use a memorandum of agreement in those circumstances to specify up front how adverse effects will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Between 40% and 60% of women in perimenopause and menopause experience sleep difficulties, yet most don’t receive satisfactory treatment because the issue is so often misunderstood or minimized. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Even with newer models on the market, the powerful airflow and minimized heat exposure have users sticking with and voting for the original year after year. — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026

Verb

The most common complaint, reported by one-third of women, was that providers minimized or dismissed their symptoms or pain. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Late Season Snow is inevitable in elk country and is usually the factor that triggers migration, although lately several years of mild weather have minimized elk movement. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

And dust coming into the system should be minimized, which should be beneficial for long-term use. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026

However, the potential impact of the agreement between states and Meta should not be minimized. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2026

In this location, the telescope will rarely be blocked by Earth and infrared heat from the Earth, sun and moon is minimized. — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

States alleged that Meta’s internal research documented links between Instagram use and harms including depression, anxiety and body-image concerns among young people, while the company publicly minimized or concealed those risks. — Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

And women’s contributions were often minimized by putting the focus elsewhere. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Calvin Faucher, who recorded the save in Saturday’s win, gave up a run in the sixth on a Jorbit Vivas RBI double but minimized the damage otherwise. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026