undersized

American  

[uhn-der-sahyzd] / ˈʌn dərˈsaɪzd /

adjective

1. smaller than the usual or normal size.

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undersized British  

/ ˌʌndəˈsaɪzd /

adjective

1. of less than usual size

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Etymology

Origin of undersized

First recorded in 1650–60; under- + size ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

At about 6’5”, Soren is a little undersized for his position for top volleyball programs, so he’s felt like he had no margin for error.

From The Wall Street Journal

The undersized junior kicker continues to make clutch field goals for the Pirates, just as his father once did.

From Los Angeles Times

Hamby made the Sun look just as undersized, racking up six points, an assist and a defensive rebound over four minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

If not for the robotic-like precision he possesses in the batter’s box, he would have never been a seven-time Silver Slugger, or the majors’ most undersized power threat.

From Los Angeles Times

He was undersized and largely unrecruited out of Davis High in Yakima, Wash., where basketball was traditionally a bigger deal.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• miniature
• petite
• puny
• short
• small