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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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By a rough count, Flagg played in approximately six different lineups, including some small-ball looks with Dwight Powell at center.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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