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underpowered

British  
/ ˌʌndəˈpaʊəd /

adjective

  1. lacking or low in power

    two-litre cars are underpowered

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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

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

England's attempt to copy that Springbok tactic worked, as they accelerated away from an admittedly underpowered Australia in the final half hour.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC