undersize
Below standard dimensions
Undersize means smaller than the standard, expected, or legal size.
An undersize fish must be thrown back because it hasn't reached the minimum catch limit.
Undersize parts won't fit properly in assembly.
The word often implies inadequacy: The undersize portions left everyone still hungry.
Also spelled undersized.
Extremely small in size
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- teensyInformally very small
- itty-bittyExtremely diminutive
wee · pint-sized · bantam · peewee · shrimpy · pocket-sized · bite-sized · fun-sized
Small and delicate
- compactTightly packed together
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- slightMinor or thin
- smallLimited in size
little · short · narrow · slim · slender · trim · delicate · fine
Not sufficient for purpose
- deficientHaving too little
- substandardBelow required quality
- scantBarely adequate amount
- meagerDeficient in quantity
sparse · lacking · wanting · short · incomplete · insubstantial · scarce · skimpy
Reduced-scale representation
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
replica · collectible · thumbnail · microcosm · scaled-down · tabletop · mockup
Not meeting requirements
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- nonconformingNot adhering to norms
- substandardBelow required quality
- unfitNot suited for purpose
barred · excluded · invalidated · noncompliant · unacceptable · disallowed · failed
minuscule
Extremely small in size
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- teensyInformally very small
itty-bitty · wee · pint-sized · bantam · peewee · shrimpy · pocket-sized · bite-sized · fun-sized · dwarf
petite
Small and delicate
- compactTightly packed together
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- slightMinor or thin
small · little · short · narrow · slim · slender · trim · delicate · fine · dainty
inadequate
Not sufficient for purpose
- deficientHaving too little
- substandardBelow required quality
- scantBarely adequate amount
meager · sparse · lacking · wanting · short · incomplete · insubstantial · scarce · skimpy · paltry
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
model · replica · collectible · thumbnail · microcosm · scaled-down · tabletop · mockup
ineligible
Not meeting requirements
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- nonconformingNot adhering to norms
- substandardBelow required quality
unfit · barred · excluded · invalidated · noncompliant · unacceptable · disallowed · failed
- particle sizingd10, sieving, sizing, percentile, distribution curve
- imbalanceimbalance, disequilibrium, disproportion, asymmetry, lopsidedness