runtiest
Smallest of all
Runtiest is the superlative form of runty, meaning the smallest or most undersized of a group.
A runt is the smallest animal in a litter, often struggling to compete with siblings: The runtiest puppy in the litter needed extra care.
The word extends to people or things that seem underdeveloped or puny.
Most weak and small
- feeblestMost lacking in strength
- frailestMost lacking in strength
- scrawniestMost gaunt and underfed
- wimpiestSuperlative of cowardly
sickliest · weakling · flimsiest · fragilest · underdeveloped · undernourished · stunted · malnourished
Smallest of all
- littlestSuperlative of small
- teeniestMost diminutive possible
- weeExtremely small
- petiteSmall and delicate
minuscule · microscopic · pint-sized · bite-sized · pocket-sized · miniature · Lilliputian · itty-bitty
Superlative of small
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- underestimatedMisjudged as inferior
- scrappyAggressively spirited despite odds
- dark-horseUnlikely but possible winner
longshot · comeback · outsider · disadvantaged · determined · resilient · fighter · plucky
puniest
Most weak and small
- feeblestMost lacking in strength
- frailestMost lacking in strength
- scrawniestMost gaunt and underfed
wimpiest · sickliest · weakling · flimsiest · fragilest · underdeveloped · undernourished · stunted · malnourished · underfed
tiniest
Smallest of all
petite · minuscule · microscopic · pint-sized · bite-sized · pocket-sized · miniature · Lilliputian · itty-bitty · teeny-weeny
littlest
Superlative of small
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- underestimatedMisjudged as inferior
- scrappyAggressively spirited despite odds
dark-horse · longshot · comeback · outsider · disadvantaged · determined · resilient · fighter · plucky · defiant
runtieststrongest
Maximum in power
healthiest · sturdiest · heartiest · fittest · pick of the litter