Synonyms of stunted

stunted 1 of 2

adjective

as in dwarf

Related Words

• dwarf
• scrubby
• tiny
• puny
• bitty
• minuscule
• runty
• microscopic
• miniature
• dwarfish
• subnormal
• undersized
• inappreciable
• diminutive
• small
• teeny
• micro
• little bitty
• weeny
• infinitesimal
• sparse
• mini
• little
• wee
• meager
• toy
• inadequate
• smallish
• teensy
• pygmy
• dinky
• pinpoint
• slender
• scanty
• poor
• runtish
• lacking
• deficient
• insufficient
• slight
• scant
• skimpy
• scarce
• miniaturized
• pocket
• Lilliputian
• teeny-weeny
• shrimpy
• stingy
• slim
• half-pint
• pocket-size
• minim
• minikin
• toylike
• minute
• teensy-weensy
• bantam
• spare
• wanting
• pint-size
• fine
• skimp
• capsule
• bite-size

Dissimilar Words

• large
• considerable
• substantial
• great
• big
• sizable
• massive
• handsome
• enormous
• husky
• vast
• huge
• giant
• bulky
• outsize
• oversize
• gigantic
• gross
• voluminous
• goodly
• monstrous
• grand
• whopping
• prodigious
• mountainous
• tidy
• tremendous
• immense
• staggering
• colossal
• healthy
• stupendous
• gargantuan
• cavernous
• abundant
• mammoth
• hefty
• heroic
• monolithic
• titanic
• ample
• appreciable
• monumental
• generous
• plentiful
• liberal
• galactic
• bountiful
• jumbo
• copious
• largish
• thick
• herculean
• boxcar
• biggish
• wide
• hulking
• broad
• whacking
• fat
• Himalayan
• plenteous
• elephantine
• humongous
• overscale
• adequate
• cyclopean
• king-size
• infinite
• boundless
• sufficient
• immeasurable
• cosmic
• Bunyanesque
• incalculable
• enough
• Brobdingnagian
• leviathan
• pharaonic

stunted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stunt

as in suppressed

to hold back the normal growth of

unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppressed
• dwarfed
• halted
• diminished
• blocked
• stalled
• stopped
• shrank
• caught
• stemmed
• stayed
• impeded
• obstructed
• arrested
• checked
• stilled
• held back
• held up
• balked
• downsized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraged
• advanced
• promoted
• fostered
• forwarded
• nurtured
• nourished
• boosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stunted

Adjective

Once the roots are crowded, the showy parts of the plants will suffer from fewer blooms and stunted growth. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Without these nutrients, optimal brain growth can be stunted. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

There’s this concept in [pop] psychology, where the age where someone might become famous or rich is thought to be where their mind is stunted, at that age. — Ivie Ani, VIBE.com, 30 July 2026

And trimming too much of this plant can make the tree appear stunted or uneven. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026

Both films show their stunted couples attempting to start over, reenacting the beginning of their relationship, when everything was terrifyingly and beautifully undetermined. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Thankfully, there’s a wonderful piece of technology called AI out there that’s perfect for realizing the juvenile aesthetic predilections of stunted creatives who want to wallow in an imagined idea of what the past was like. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 July 2026

When overapplied, baking soda can cause plants to wilt, become stunted, develop leaf chlorosis or yellowing, and even die. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Intensive feeding can weaken plants and cause stunted growth and wilting. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Verb

At 6-months-old, she was diagnosed with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that gradually took away her vision, stunted her growth and caused joint and muscle pain. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

VanSumeren played both positions with the Eagles over three seasons, although injuries have stunted his evolution. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026

This lack of competition has stunted the organizational capacity of both the Democratic and Republican Parties, rendering them hollow and unable to cultivate, train, or support a pipeline of young candidates. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

There were high hopes for the 2024 Big East Conference Player of the Year when former general manager Monte McNair drafted Carter, but his growth was stunted by a shoulder injury and a logjam in Sacramento’s backcourt. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

The rap has certainly stunted the price of the stock. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 June 2026

Hannah is recovering from a traumatic event at high school that’s stunted her ability to write songs, putting her scholarship at risk. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

Beans Some gardeners find their pole beans stunted by sunflowers, but other types of beans may be an even bigger problem. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026

The former child star had a lifelong kidney condition that stunted his growth and led to numerous health complications throughout his life. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026