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also undersize
as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
though a football all-star in high school, he was just a mediocre, undersized player at the college level
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Recent Examples of undersized
Some pundits see Hagens as a tad undersized for a center, and the Hawks already have enough of those types.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
For now, there is the speculation of the choice potentially being Walter Clayton Jr., the undersized scoring guard with the big heart who helped lead the University of Florida to this year’s NCAA championship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Sometimes the electrical service is undersized or not up to code.
—William Jones, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Consider the Dolphins lucky because this undersized hybrid linebacker, who sparingly played with the Saints last season, has showcased himself as a playmaker.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
For now, there is the speculation of the choice potentially being Walter Clayton Jr., the undersized scoring guard with the big heart who helped lead the University of Florida to this year’s NCAA championship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Sometimes the electrical service is undersized or not up to code.
—William Jones, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Consider the Dolphins lucky because this undersized hybrid linebacker, who sparingly played with the Saints last season, has showcased himself as a playmaker.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undersized
Adjective
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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There was the diminutive Puck, whose tiny body could hurdle through foes like a bowling ball, and Sasquatch, the scientist Walter Langkowski who transformed into a Hulk-like mythical Great Beast of the North with but a thought.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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