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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
Jones said overcoming Arkansas' imposing secondary will be a challenge for the undersized Red Wolves receivers.
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Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Tessa, a Coastal Carolina recruit in lacrosse, is undersized for a middle.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Considered undersized as a 5-foot-11, 185-pound senior, Ellis injured his shoulder in high school and received little college interest.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 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
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Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Tessa, a Coastal Carolina recruit in lacrosse, is undersized for a middle.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Considered undersized as a 5-foot-11, 185-pound senior, Ellis injured his shoulder in high school and received little college interest.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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Skeet is a diminutive figure with short, gray hair, and a round face with prominent cheeks.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, most garages will accommodate both, as these are diminutive vehicles when compared to any American iron of the era.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Out-of-state travel that year, though, saw a small decrease compared to 2023.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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