underpowered

British  

/ ˌʌndəˈpaʊəd /

adjective

1. lacking or low in power

   two-litre cars are underpowered

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Example Sentences

The speech reads like a cry of frustration from a senior Labour figure who feels underwhelmed by what she sees as the party's underpowered performance in office.

From BBC

Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green captured the anguish and humanity of the betrayed King Marke, though he was underpowered in comparison with the others.

From The Wall Street Journal

When it returned to F1 in 2015 with McLaren, it was underprepared, and spent three difficult seasons with engines that were underpowered and unreliable.

From BBC

If your pot feels thin or underpowered, it may be craving something savory — a spoonful of bouillon, a splash of soy sauce, a handful of mushrooms.

From Salon

BMW decided to use the same running gear in this racing car and put it in the underpowered 327 road car to create a high-performance sports cabriolet, and that is where the 327/28 comes from.

From The Wall Street Journal