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also undersize
as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
though a football all-star in high school, he was just a mediocre, undersized player at the college level
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Recent Examples of undersized
The Patriots might need to get creative by finding a college linebacker or undersized defensive tackle to groom on the practice squad.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Not to mention, Beal is a bit undersized to defend other shooting guards at 6-foot-4.
—Anthony Pasciolla, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Maxey and McCain's long-term fit is already in question because both are undersized for a 2-guard.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Dolphins clearly lucked out because there were long stretches of training camp where Gay, an undersized hybrid linebacker who is an emotional spark plug, made a flashy play (interception, sack, forced fumble, tackle for loss) every day.
—Omar Kelly
august 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Not to mention, Beal is a bit undersized to defend other shooting guards at 6-foot-4.
—Anthony Pasciolla, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Maxey and McCain's long-term fit is already in question because both are undersized for a 2-guard.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Dolphins clearly lucked out because there were long stretches of training camp where Gay, an undersized hybrid linebacker who is an emotional spark plug, made a flashy play (interception, sack, forced fumble, tackle for loss) every day.
—Omar Kelly
august 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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Primordial black holes, meanwhile, are theorized to be much more diminutive than even stellar mass black holes, with masses predicted to be anywhere from that of giant planets down to average-sized asteroids.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rather, when Labor Day Weekend ended, the man leading the league in that category was Corbin Carroll, the diminutive (by baseball standards) right fielder playing for the underwhelming Arizona Diamondbacks.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This personal blender can whip up breakfast smoothies, sauces and dips, salsas, omelets, and more thanks to its small but mighty 250-watt power base and stainless steel cross blade.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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