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 Moranis memorably played Lord Dark Helmet, the undersized Spaceballs enforcer. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 The same goes for Louis, a linebacker who’s a bit undersized yet possesses rare coverage skills. — Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Unfortunately, many of the best 4x4 camper vans will require you to squeeze those aching limbs into an undersized bed at night. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 The initial work will include removing the existing undersized water and sewer infrastructure and installing new water, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems that will serve the new development and nearby homes. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undersized

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Adjective

Agencies today balance irrigation and development needs with the water quality and temperature needed by endangered and threatened fish, ranging from winter run Chinook salmon and Central Valley Steelhead trout to diminutive delta and longfin smelt.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Despite its diminutive size, inside you’ll find Extra Strength Tylenol, Neosporin cream, wipes, gauze, and an assortment of Band-aid bandages.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of diminutive

Adjective

They were first popularized in Georgian England as small tokens of affection, infatuation or mourning, and examples are scattered across major museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Potential monetary policy task force recommendations may involve less transparent communication, a smaller balance sheet with stability risks, and inflation metrics that produce a lower reading.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

The county purchased a brand new playground in 2022, but that did little to draw in visitors, or at least not the kind the Park and Recreation Department was hoping for.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Society has had very little time to develop stable rules around it.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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