UNDERSIZED Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

undersized

adjective

ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd

variants also undersize

Definition of undersized

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 The quick, undersized Montreal native was one of the best collegiate goalies in recent history and has shown flashes of brilliance at the NHL level. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Despite being an undersized defensive tackle at 6-1 and 313 pounds, Briggs uses his excellent upper-body strength and compact frame to win one-on-one matchups against guards and centers. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 Despite being undersized, Trent leads the nation in receiving touchdowns and the Big Ten in receiving yards. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 At the same time, fueled by enthusiasm around the new concept, Journeys is expanding the footprint of stores deemed undersized and relocating others to better locations. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undersized

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Adjective

The Lucre mules are crafted in butter-soft kid suede in a dark midnight shade and have the most diminutive toe strap holding the shoe in place.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
At 5ft 7in (170cm), Sullivan is a diminutive winger with his own needs.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of diminutive

Adjective

There’s also a small but well-equipped 24-hour gym, a sauna, steam rooms, and a Jacuzzi area with daybeds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
In a small Idaho town, a young mother is accused of killing her young twins.

— Glenn Thrush Eric Schmitt Liam Stack Tim Balk, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

While her work regularly brings her into close proximity with children, Uta has little interest in starting a family of her own.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
His viewing has little to do with finance, ranging from 1950s commercials to Uzbekistan’s version of America’s Got Talent.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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