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underpowered

British  
/ ˌʌndəˈpaʊəd /

adjective

  1. lacking or low in power

    two-litre cars are underpowered

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 Feb. 8, 2026

Such is the Springbok's strength in depth, however, that Rassie Erasmus's side look the clear favourites over what seems to be a desperately underpowered and inexperienced Welsh team.

From Barron's Nov. 28, 2025

The old car’s touch-screen user interface was underpowered, slow-witted and limited.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 25, 2025

There were a couple of good penalties, but they were mostly dreadful- underpowered and too near the keepers.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2025

I don’t like the delays caused by my computer’s being underpowered.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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