underinflated

adjective

un·​der·​in·​flat·​ed ˌən-dər-in-ˈflā-təd How to pronounce underinflated (audio)
: not sufficiently inflated
underinflated tires
underinflation noun

Examples of underinflated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While tire pressure issues are common when temperatures begin to drop, continually driving with underinflated tires can create safety risks, not just for drivers but for other motorists on the road. Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024 Check your tire pressure, as underinflated tires can lower your fuel efficiency. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 July 2024 For instance, the Filling Assistant will detect underinflated tires and notify the driver. IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2011 The song plays in the background as wide receiver Danny Amendola talks about Tom Brady's Reputation era—which came after a lot of finger pointing about underinflated footballs. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underinflated 

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underinflated was in 1928

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“Underinflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinflated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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