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

Let’s demand our politicians provide more support for renewable energy since their point of view appears to be clouded by fossil fuel lobbyists and a stunted vision for the future. — Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

The plant's entire growth is stunted, and fruit production is poor. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

When temperatures soar and rain is absent from the forecast, your fruit trees may suffer from excessive water loss, sunburn on the leaves, and stunted growth, all of which can disrupt the likelihood of future harvests. — Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026

Pests Yellowing or shriveled leaves and stunted growth can also be signs of pests. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

The stunted musical ambitions of Wadsworth’s father and grandfather echo in the four songs on the third EP in fall. — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026

The link between violent spectacle and the pardon power is a long-standing one, but here, again, ambition has been stunted. — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

There was something puritanical and stunted in all of this critical handwringing. — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026

Verb

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

Unlike his three sisters, Branwell, his artistic career stunted by alcoholism and an opium addiction, never published. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 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