undersized

[ uhn-der-sahyzd ]

/ ˈʌn dərˈsaɪzd /

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adjective

smaller than the usual or normal size.

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Origin of undersized

First recorded in 1650–60; under- + size¹ + -ed³

Words nearby undersized

undershrub, underside, undersign, undersigned, undersize, undersized, underskirt, undersleeve, underslung, undersoil, under someone's spell

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How to use undersized in a sentence

This model is a bit undersized for adults, but your kids and their friends will have a blast in this simple Intex pool.
The best above-ground pool: Have a splash in your backyard|Irena Collaku|August 12, 2021|Popular-Science
An oversized machine is as inconvenient as an undersized one is frustrating.
These are the best log splitters to chop time and energy off splitting firewood|Irena Collaku|June 25, 2021|Popular-Science
Both are a bit undersized for the position but tend to play bigger than they are, Weekes said.
Capitals not naming their starting goaltender ahead of playoff opener|Samantha Pell|May 13, 2021|Washington Post
The Mount’s undersized point guard, Damian Chong Qui, raced the length of the floor and lofted in a layup at the buzzer for the 10-point margin.
UCLA plots a comeback to oust Michigan State in overtime to cap NCAA tournament’s opening night|Chuck Culpepper, Des Bieler, Matt Bonesteel, Cindy Boren, Glynn A. Hill, Molly Hensley-Clancy|March 19, 2021|Washington Post

He could develop into an undersized stretch center like Tucker, a lockdown wing defender like OG Anunoby or anything in between.
The Post-Harden Rockets Have A Different Style — And Lots Of Possibilities|Louis Zatzman|February 19, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
He had a most amiable feeling towards it, were it ever so frowsy and undersized and sallow.
Mary Gray|Katharine Tynan
In the language of the country they meant runty, mean-figured, undersized.
From Place to Place|Irvin S. Cobb
He was an undersized child with a pinched, intelligent face.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
Not only are they undersized and weak-muscled, but they shun bodily activity and are exceedingly sensitive to pain.
The Old World in the New|Edward Alsworth Ross
And he could see a bell too—an undersized cowbell—that dangled at the creature's breast and jangled incessantly.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm|Irvin S. Cobb

British Dictionary definitions for undersized

undersized

/ (ˌʌndəˈsaɪzd) /

adjective

of less than usual size

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