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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
Minott started seven straight games in October and November, then was a consistent contributor off the bench, often playing as an undersized center in small-ball lineups.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In Garland, the Clippers receive a talented, albeit undersized point guard who is still just 26.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
The undersized but slick playmaking center made an excellent first impression with his crafty offensive vision and smooth puck skills, notching 13 points in his first 27 games.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The undersized Warriors struggled to contain a lineup of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert – all taller than 6-foot-8.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In Garland, the Clippers receive a talented, albeit undersized point guard who is still just 26.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
The undersized but slick playmaking center made an excellent first impression with his crafty offensive vision and smooth puck skills, notching 13 points in his first 27 games.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The undersized Warriors struggled to contain a lineup of Julius Randle, Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert – all taller than 6-foot-8.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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Poison dart frog species have long fascinated researchers and the public, partly because of their diminutive size and striking color patterns and also because of the stories surrounding the deadly toxins found on their bodies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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To see a Cisitalia 202 in the metal is to appreciate how diminutive and jewellike the car really is.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Caudle told The Associated Press in a recent interview that his vision is to deploy smaller, newer ships when possible instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The small edit stood out for its playful party spirit and the brand was instantly associated to a sense of fun and maximalism unusual in the Scandinavian fashion scene.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The little sluiceways through the shoals were only a few inches deep, so the coontail moss was also that much closer to the surface.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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That polarization leaves little margin for prosecutorial missteps.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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