undersized
adjective
un·der·sized
ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd 
variants
or less commonly undersize
: of a size less than is common, proper, normal, or average
undersized trout
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Examples of undersized in a Sentence
He is undersized for a basketball player.
though a football all-star in high school, he was just a mediocre, undersized player at the college level
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Coached by Alex Morawiecki, the team is undersized but showed mental toughness while other sides had disciplinary incidents in two of the three matches.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 June 2024
For the most part, the era of Bam Adebayo starting at center largely has come in an undersized power rotation, with the notable exceptions the time alongside Meyers Leonard or Kelly Olynyk.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
After Jalen Brunson’s star turn in recent years, everyone might be eyeing the next undersized lefty point guard out of the Big East and wondering if there’s similar hidden potential.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 June 2024
Although undersized on the wing, Jaquez has become a fan favorite at Pauley Pavilion for her heart, hustle and toughness.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 June 2024
For the most part, the era of Bam Adebayo starting at center largely has come in an undersized power rotation, with the notable exceptions the time alongside Meyers Leonard or Kelly Olynyk.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
After Jalen Brunson’s star turn in recent years, everyone might be eyeing the next undersized lefty point guard out of the Big East and wondering if there’s similar hidden potential.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 June 2024
Although undersized on the wing, Jaquez has become a fan favorite at Pauley Pavilion for her heart, hustle and toughness.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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undersized
adjective
un·der·sized
ˌən-dər-ˈsīzd
: smaller than is usual or standard
undersized fruit
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