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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 Western Kentucky product is undersized at 5-foot-8, but a stout tackler and playmaker in the run game.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Gobert looked like Wilt Chamberlain playing against an undersized big in the ’60s and early ’70s.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That, in turn, exposed the reality of an undersized Heat roster, with 6-foot-5 Highsmith unable to compete with the size of Allen and Evan Mobley.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Besch is a great athlete but he was built more like an undersized slot receiver than a defensive end.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Gobert looked like Wilt Chamberlain playing against an undersized big in the ’60s and early ’70s.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That, in turn, exposed the reality of an undersized Heat roster, with 6-foot-5 Highsmith unable to compete with the size of Allen and Evan Mobley.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Besch is a great athlete but he was built more like an undersized slot receiver than a defensive end.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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While cultivated throughout Germany and in limited quantities throughout continental Europe, the diminutive white grape, often compared to grüner veltliner or an unoaked chardonnay, rarely gets much attention.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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That led to a song-and-dance number in which Brunson honored other diminutive celebrities, like the gymnast Simone Biles and the rapper Kendrick Lamar, as well as the pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who joined her in a cameo appearance.—
Dave Itzkoff,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The Court of International Trade previously rejected the small businesses' request to temporarily pause the tariffs while their lawsuit went forward, but then quickly scheduled Tuesday’s court hearing to decide whether to rule against the tariffs or impose a longer-term pause.—
Dietrich Knauth,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Instead, Atkinson took up golf for the first time and renewed his connection to scientific research, not the least of which was how a small white ball repeatedly avoids a hole in the ground.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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